- Robot type
- Humanoid
- Location
- San JoseCaliforniaUSA
- Job type
- Hardware
- Posted
- Jul 2, 2026
- Salary
- $120,000–$250,000 a year
Mechanical Engineer, Arms
Job description
We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to design, test, and implement key hardware components for our humanoid arms.
Figure is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots. The goal of the company is to ship humanoid robots with human level intelligence. Its robots are engineered to perform a variety of tasks in the home and commercial markets. Figure is headquartered in San Jose, CA.
Job responsibilities
- Design parts in 3D CAD that satisfy load conditions, industrial design form factor, and durability requirements.
- Build prototypes to test assembly, range of motion, wire routing.
- Generate accurate 2D drawings using GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
- Work with our GSM team to pick a supplier and order parts.
- Inspect first articles, build test stands, and continuously support part on robot development platforms.
Job requirements
- 2+ years of experience in mechanical engineering.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Biomechanical, Robotics, Mechatronics, or similar field.
- Expert in using 3D CAD software to design parts with complex geometry.
- Experience designing and building prototypes.
- Experienced with simulation and analysis methodology (FEA, MATLAB etc.).
- Ability to write and maintain clean documentation for design processes.
- Experience with actuators, including strain-wave, planetary, or cycloidal.
- Experience with electromechanical integration, such as sensors, motors, motor drivers, wire harnesses, and communication buses.
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