Manufacturing Equipment Technician

Employer description

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 Manufacturing Equipment Technician to support the Manufacturing Engineering Team with launching, maintaining, and improving assembly lines.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technician-level support for all manufacturing equipment, including but not limited to adhesive dispense systems, 3-axis robot gantries, laser cleaners, laser welders, wirebonders, vision systems, torque tools, custom fixtures, and tooling.

• Serve as the first point of contact to troubleshoot issues that arise during production.

• Develop and own a full maintenance program, including setting preventative maintenance schedules, ensuring a proper supply of spare parts, and writing standard operating procedures for maintenance.

• Write standard operating procedures/work instructions for operation of equipment.

• Operate equipment during initial process validation builds.

• Train operators and associates on operation of equipment in steady state production.

• Support engineering teams with line setup and process validation (e.g., gauge R&R testing, process window qualification, NPI validation builds).

• Support engineering teams on failure root cause investigations.

• Support cycle time studies.

• Take ownership of implementing equipment/process improvements to improve safety, quality, and throughput.

Requirements: 

• Experience with high tech manufacturing tools and automation.

• Occasional travel to equipment vendor locations.

• Familiarity with basic tools and facilities equipment such as drills, soldering irons, wire crimping, and compressed air fittings.

• Ability to take full ownership of projects with minimal direction from managers.

• Respectful work attitude with a championship mindset.

• Excellent time management skills and a commitment to punctuality.

• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment with complex equipment.

• Strong attention to detail with a methodical approach to documentation and organization.

• Ability to lift and transport materials safely (up to 50lbs as required).

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team setting.

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience working with battery cells.

• Experience working with adhesive dispense systems.

• Experience working with laser weld equipment.

• Background in machining and fabrication.

• Forklift or other powered equipment certification (preferred but not required).

The US hourly range for this full-time position is between $40/hr to $65/hr.

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.