2mo ago
$120,000 – $180,000/yr

Mechanical Engineer, Softgoods/Plastics

United StatesUnited States·San Josemid
EngineeringMechanical Engineer
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Quick Summary

Key Responsibilities

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

Requirements Summary

5+ years of experience in mechanical en

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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

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

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

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

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    Design injection molded plastic parts with Class A surfaces.

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

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

Requirements

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  • 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. 

  • 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. 

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
San Jose, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US

About this job

Pay per year
$120,000–$180,000 a year
11% above the $135,000 median for Mechanical Engineer jobs on Jobera (593 salaries).
Who can apply
United States
Posted
69 days ago
Employer
has 98 open jobs on Jobera in 3 countries.

Listing Details

Posted
August 6, 2026
First seen
August 7, 2026
Last seen
October 15, 2026

Posting Health

Days active
69
Repost count
0
Trust Level
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October 15, 2026

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Mechanical Engineer, Softgoods/Plastics$120k–$180k