Quality Engineering Technician
Figure AI · San Jose, CA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Quality
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at Figure AI (industrial) in San Jose, CA.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- Root cause, CAPA, ISO 9001, IATF 16949, Robotics, Assembly lines
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How this role compares
Against 163 other live quality postings in California.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Typical $101k–$149k, from 80 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 78%
- FMEA 56%
- Supplier quality 48%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 43%
- AS9100 41%
- PPAP 39%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Assembly lines, CATIA / NX, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Figure AI in San Jose
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Full description from Figure AIAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
Perform quality audit for manufacturing processes.
Perform in-process quality inspections per Quality Instructions.
Take the lead on initiating containment activities for production quality issues.
Study the manufacturing processes and identify potential quality risks.
Participate in Material Review Board activities.
Requirements
3–5 years of experience in a Manufacturing Quality Control environment.
Experience with root cause analysis and CAPA methodologies (8D, 5-Why, fishbone/Ishikawa).
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
Able to use basic measurement tools such as pin gauges, bore gauges, calipers, and micrometers.
Proficient in Microsoft Office or Google Suite.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
CATIA/CAD proficiency is a plus.
Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 or IATF 16949 is a plus.
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.
The Production Quality Technician will actively work on the manufacturing line and ensure the manufacturing processes are meeting design and manufacturing specifications. They will be responsible for the inspection of in process quality control, audit on the assembly lines, and coordination of MRB activities, including data input, reporting, and logistics associated with material dispositions. The Quality Technician will work closely with Quality Engineers to provide reports, charts, graphs, etc., to monitor and improve product quality.
The successful candidate must have the ability to meet tight deadlines, possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, be detail-oriented, and be able to work independently. The candidate must establish and maintain a professional working relationship with line supervisors, operators, and other shop floor stakeholders.