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Mechanical Engineer, Softgoods/Plastics

Pay

USD 120,000–180,000 a year

From the description

Location

San Jose, CA

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Skills this role screens for

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About the role

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.

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to own softgoods and plastic parts.

The work

Responsibilities

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Design parts in 3D CAD that satisfy load conditions, industrial design form factor, and durability requirements.

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Work closely with industrial designer to execute on the vision and form of the system.

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Own the industrial design robot buck, keep up to date with latest files from our engineers and communicate with suppliers.

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Design injection molded plastic parts with Class A surfaces.

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Generate accurate 2D drawings using GD&T per ASME Y14.5.

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Inspect first articles, build test stands, and continuously support part on robot development platforms.

Who they want

Requirements

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5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering.

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Experience working with industrial design departments.

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Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Biomechanical, Robotics, Mechatronics, or similar field.

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Expert in using 3D CAD software to design parts with complex geometry.

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Experience with high volume manufacturing processes specifically injection molding and die cutting.

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Experience designing and building prototypes.

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Ability to write and maintain clean documentation for design processes.

Nice to have

Bonus Qualifications

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Experienced with simulation and analysis methodology (FEA, MATLAB etc.)

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Experience working with contract manufacturers.

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Experience with fabric manufacturing.

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CATIA V6 Experience.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $120,000 to $180,000 per year.

The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended.

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