Mechanical Engineer, Thermal Prototyping

Figure

3 months ago

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San Jose, CA

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About this role

Figure is hiring a Mechanical Engineer focused on Thermal Prototyping to design, prototype, and test thermal solutions that reduce noise and improve system reliability for humanoid robots. The role is highly hands-on, involving rapid iteration of CAD models, benchtop experiments, and instrumentation to characterize thermal loads and acoustic signatures. Based in San Jose, the position supports development of silent, reliable thermal systems across the robot platform.

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Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or MechatronicsMaster's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or Mechatronics

About Figure

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Figure is an AI robotics company building general-purpose humanoid robots for everyday home use. Their flagship hardware, Figure 03, is a human-shaped robot designed to perform household tasks and assist around the home. Figure pairs its bodies with Helix, a proprietary AI stack that enables navigation and robust behavior in unpredictable, ever-changing home environments. The company positions its robots as reliable, intelligent home helpers that understand and operate in domestic spaces like a person would.