Senior Mechanical Engineer, Hands

Figure is an AI Robotics company developing a general purpose humanoid. Our Humanoid is designed for corporate tasks targeting labor shortages and jobs that are undesirable or unsafe. We are based in Sunnyvale, CA and require 5 days/week in-office collaboration.

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to design, test, and implement key hardware components for our 6 DoF humanoid hand. 

Responsibilities:

• Design parts in 3D CAD that satisfy load conditions, industrial design form factor, and durability requirements
• Build prototypes to test assembly, range of motion, wire routing
• Generate accurate 2D drawings using GD&T per ASME Y14.5
• Work with our business team to pick a supplier and order parts
• Inspect first articles, build test stands, and continuously support part on robot development platforms

Requirements: 

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering
• 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 designing and building prototypes
• Experienced with simulation and analysis methodology (FEA, MATLAB etc.)
• Ability to write and maintain clean documentation for your design process
• Experience with actuators, including strain-wave, planetary, or cycloidal
• Experience with electromechanical integration, such as sensors, motors, motor drivers, wire harnesses, and communication buses

Bonus Qualifications: 

• Experience with high volume manufacturing processes
• Experience in hand/manipulator design
• Experience integrating or designing novel tactile sensors
• Experience working with contract manufacturers
• CATIA V6 Experience
• Wire harness design experience