Manufacturing Equipment Technician

Job description

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 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.