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Mechanical Engineer, Softgoods/Plastics

San Jose, CA · On-site · Mid

Discipline
Mechanical
Industry
Manufacturing
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Mechanical Engineer to own softgoods/plastics for a robotics platform; focus on injection molded parts, GD&T, and collaboration with industrial design. Requires 5+ years in mechanical engineering and AM/PM manufacturing experience, with a BS/MS in a related field.

$120,000–$180,000 / year · Day shift · 5+ years · Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Biomechanical, Robotics, Mechatronics, or similar field.

Required

  • 3D CAD
  • injection molding
  • die cutting
  • design for manufacturability
  • ASME Y14.5 GD&T
  • prototype design
  • design documentation

Preferred

  • FEA
  • MATLAB
  • contract manufacturers
  • fabric manufacturing
  • CATIA V6

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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 Mechanical Engineer to own softgoods and plastic parts.

Responsibilities:

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

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

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

  • Design injection molded plastic parts with Class A surfaces.

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

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

Requirements: 

  • 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering.

  • Experience working with industrial design departments.

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

  • Experience designing and building prototypes.

  • Ability to write and maintain clean documentation for design processes. 

Bonus Qualifications: 

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

  • Experience working with contract manufacturers.

  • Experience with fabric manufacturing.

  • 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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