Figure AI
Mechanical Engineer, Softgoods/Plastics
$120K–$180K
San Jose, CA +1 · Full-time · Posted Aug 25, 2025
- Location
- San Jose, CA
San Jose, California, United States - Experience
- 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering.
- Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Biomechanical, Robotics, Mechatronics, or similar field.
About the job
Design and develop softgoods and plastic parts for humanoid robots, supporting their integration, testing, and manufacture.
What you'll do
- Design parts in 3D CAD to meet load, form-factor, and durability requirements; design injection-molded plastic parts with Class A surfaces.
- Maintain the industrial design robot buck, coordinate with designers and suppliers, and create 2D drawings using GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
- Inspect first articles, build test stands, and support parts on robot development platforms.
What they ask for
- Experience working with industrial design departments.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Biomechanical, Robotics, Mechatronics, or similar field.
- Expertise using 3D CAD software to design parts with complex geometry.
- Experience with injection molding and die cutting, prototyping, and maintaining design-process documentation.
Nice to have
- Simulation and analysis (FEA, MATLAB etc.); experience with contract manufacturers or fabric manufacturing.
- CATIA V6 Experience.
Pay
USD $120,000 to $180,000 per year (base salary)
Tools
3D CAD, GD&T, ASME Y14.5, FEA, MATLAB, CATIA V6
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