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 Apprentice Robot Service Technician to compliment our superstar team. You'll have the unique opportunity to work directly with our humanoid robots. This role is a blend of robot operator duties along with entry-level robot repair.
This is a contract-to-hire position with the goal of transitioning to full-time employment.
SHIFT - 8:00am-5:00pm
Responsibilities:
- Perform routine maintenance and inspections of the humanoid robot fleet
- Maintain detailed and accurate records of all maintenance and repairs
- Ensure work areas meet organizational cleanliness and organization standards.
- Assist in robot moves and prep robots for deployment.
- Adhere to all safety procedures related to robot operation and teleoperation equipment.
- Follow proper equipment and robot maintenance procedures, including bring-up and shutdown.
- Occasional travel to customer or development partner sites
- Ability to follow assembly documentation
- Ability to work under short timelines when needed
Requirements:
- Ability to remove and replace mechanical components up to 50lbs
- Willingness to own the operations of the humanoid and drive proper functioning of the robot
- Excellent communication skills.
- Demonstrate sustained focus and attention while performing assigned tasks.
- Experience working with robots or troubleshooting mechanical systems.
- Can stand 8+ hours a day and physically manage humanoid hardware
- Embrace constructive feedback and strive for constant improvement.
- Thrive in a fast paced environment.
- Familiarity with torque tools and mechanical assembly
- 5 day workweek
Physical Requirements:
- Lifting & Handling: Must be able to safely lift, carry, and maneuver equipment or humanoid hardware weighing up to 50 lbs independently.
- Sustained Mobility: Ability to stand and move throughout the work area for the entirety of an 8+ hour shift (excluding meal/rest breaks).
- Manual Effort: Capacity for frequent bending, reaching, stooping, and fine motor manipulation of robot hardware.
Bonus Qualifications:
- Experience working with complex systems
- Familiarity with computer based tools such as but not limited to CMD prompt, Google Suite, in house development GUI’s
- Robotics experience
- Experience using Jira, Confluence, Slack
The US base salary range for this full-time position starts at $35/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.
