Manufacturing Equipment Technician
Figure AI · San Jose, CA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Figure AI (industrial) in San Jose, CA.
- Tools it names
- Root cause, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Robotics, Automation, Machining, Welding
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How this role compares
Against 77 other live manufacturing postings in California.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $85k–$123k, from 12 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- CNC 42%
- ✓ Tooling 41%
- ✓ Machining 38%
- Team leadership 37%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Welding, Assembly lines, Time studies, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Figure AI
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: Figure AI in San Jose
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Full description from Figure AIAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
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 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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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.