Mechanical Engineer, Battery

figureai· Hardware
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📍 San Jose, CA

About this role

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. 

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This Mechanical Engineer, Battery position at figureai was posted on Feb 20, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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