Mechanical Engineer, Battery

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 support in the design, testing, and implementation of the battery for the Figure robots.

Responsibilities:

• Design parts in 3D CAD related to the battery that satisfy thermal, electrical, structural and durability requirements. 


• Build prototypes to test assembly, functionality, and performance. 


• Design test set ups related to the battery. 


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


• Work with our GSM team to pick suppliers and order parts.


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

Requirements: 

• 1-3 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 design processes. 


• Experience with batteries at the pack level and cell level (pouch, cylindrical, prismatic).


• Experience with laser welding.


• Able and willing to travel internationally and domestically 25% of the time. 

Bonus Qualifications: 

• Experience with high volume manufacturing processes.


• Experience working with contract manufacturers.


• CATIA V6 experience

The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $120,000 - $250,000 annually.

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.