San Jose, United States
Senior Engineering Technician
Figure · San Jose · United States
Posted: 9/4/2026 · Last checked: 10/12/2026
Job description
Quoted in full from Figure's job posting. Gavroche does not edit it.
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 an experienced Senior Engineering Technician to build, integrate, troubleshoot, and maintain complex robotic systems and engineering test assets. This is a hands-on role for someone who can work independently, own hardware within their area, and partner with engineers to drive problems to resolution.
Responsibilities:
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Build, integrate, bring up, and maintain complex robotic systems, subsystems, and test equipment.
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Independently troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and system-level failures using test equipment, logs, data, and engineering documentation.
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Own assigned hardware and test assets, including configuration, upgrades, maintenance, uptime, and readiness.
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Execute system and subsystem testing and clearly identify, document, and escalate failures.
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Work with engineering to reproduce failures, validate fixes, and drive issues to closure.
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Improve procedures, tooling, fixtures, and workflows to increase reliability, quality, safety, and efficiency.
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Maintain clear documentation of hardware configuration, test results, repairs, and known issues.
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Train and support other technicians on hardware, procedures, and troubleshooting.
Requirements:
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5+ years of hands-on experience building, testing, troubleshooting, or repairing complex electromechanical systems.
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Strong electrical, mechanical, and system-level troubleshooting skills.
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Experience with complex assembly, system bring-up, rework, and component replacement.
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Proficiency with diagnostic equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, logic analyzers, and DAQ systems.
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Working knowledge of Linux environments, shell commands, and Python for system bring-up, troubleshooting, test execution, and data collection.
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Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, CAD, BOMs, and technical documentation.
Bonus Qualifications:
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Experience with robotics, automation, or complex electromechanical systems.
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Experience with system integration, reliability testing, or failure analysis.
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Familiarity with CATIA or similar CAD tools.
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Python, Java, and/or C++ experience.
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Knowledge of IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620, or J-STD-001.
The US base pay range for this full-time position is $45.00 to $70.00 per hour.
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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