Mechanical Engineer, BotQ Equipment

Figure AI
San Jose, CA$140k – $200kPosted 5 March 2026

Job Description

<p>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.</p> <p>We are looking for a Senior Equipment Engineer to select, install and scale our manufacturing equipment for our proto line.</p> <p><strong>Responsibilities: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Select and scale equipment necessary for assembling our robots on the manufacturing line</li> <li>Detailed machine design and creation of machine layouts</li> <li>Create new tooling and fixtures for aiding in assembly to be used on the manufacturing line</li> <li>Contribute to make vs. buy decisions on the assembly process</li> <li>Work with facilities team to spec building requirements to handle new equipment</li> <li>Collaborate with mechanical engineering team to aid in DFM and DFMEA</li> <li>Perform data analysis to understand machine metrics</li> </ul> <p><strong>Requirements</strong>: </p> <ul> <li>5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering</li> <li>Expert knowledge of manual and automated assembly techniques</li> <li>Strong understanding of BOM, DFMs, manufacturing process, process validation, a assembly techniques and cost reduction techniques</li> <li>Familiarity with modern machine controls including PLCs and pneumatic systems </li> <li>Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), including implementation, integration, and optimization</li> <li>Expert in 3D CAD software</li> <li>Ability to travel up to 10% of the time</li> </ul> <p><strong>Bonus Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Biomechanical, Robotics, Mechatronics, or similar field</li> <li>CATIA V6 experience</li> <li>Robotics or other high tech industry experience</li> <li>Statistical analysis experience</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $140,000 – $200,000 annually.</p> <p>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.</p>