Manufacturing Equipment Technician

Figure is an AI Robotics company developing a general purpose humanoid. Our humanoid robot, Figure 02, is designed for commercial tasks and the home. We are based in San Jose, CA and require 5 days/week in-office collaboration. It’s time to build.

We are looking for a Manufacturing Equipment Technician to support the Manufacturing Engineering Team with launching, maintaining, and improving assembly lines.

Responsibilities:

- Provide technician-level support for all manufacturing equipment, including but not limited to adhesive dispense systems, 3-axis robot gantries, laser cleaners, laser welders, wirebonders, vision systems, torque tools, custom fixtures, and tooling

- Serve as the first point of contact to troubleshoot issues that arise during production

- Develop and own a full maintenance program, including setting preventative maintenance schedules, ensuring a proper supply of spare parts, and writing standard operating procedures for maintenance

- Write standard operating procedures/work instructions for operation of equipment

- Operate equipment during initial process validation builds

- Train operators and associates on operation of equipment in steady state production

- Support engineering teams with line setup and process validation (e.g., gauge R&R testing, process window qualification, NPI validation builds)

- Support engineering teams on failure root cause investigations

- Support cycle time studies

- Take ownership of implementing equipment/process improvements to improve safety, quality, and throughput

Requirements:

- Experience with high tech manufacturing tools and automation

- Occasional travel to equipment vendor locations

- Familiarity with basic tools and facilities equipment such as drills, soldering irons, wire crimping, and compressed air fittings

- Ability to take full ownership of projects with minimal direction from managers

- Respectful work attitude with a championship mindset

- Excellent time management skills and a commitment to punctuality

- Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment with complex equipment

- Strong attention to detail with a methodical approach to documentation and organization

- Ability to lift and transport materials safely (up to 50lbs as required)

- Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team setting

Bonus Qualifications:

- Experience working with battery cells

- Experience working with adhesive dispense systems

- Experience working with laser weld equipment

- Background in machining and fabrication

- Forklift or other powered equipment certification (preferred but not required)

The US hourly range for this full-time position is between $40/hr to $65/hr.

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.