Senior Manufacturing Wire Harness Engineer

Figure is an AI Robotics company developing a general purpose humanoid. Our humanoid robot, Figure 02, is designed for commercial tasks and the home. We are based in San Jose, CA and require 5 days/week in-office collaboration. It’s time to build. We are looking for a Senior Manufacturing Wire Harness Engineer to lead the design, rapid build, and implementation of wire harnesses critical to our manufacturing line. This role requires a proactive mindset, strong ownership, and the ability to move quickly in a fast-paced hardware environment. Responsibilities: Requirements: Bonus Qualifications: The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $140,000 and $175,000 annually. 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. - Design and build testing harnesses for a variety of validation applications. Establish fast-turnaround processes to support rapid iteration, ensuring correct fit and routing across hardware setups. - Contribute to the development and maintenance of internal manufacturing specifications. Ensure compliance with these specs across internal builds and external suppliers. - Create accurate, production-ready 2D wire harness drawings (we build to print). - Own 3D routing and package layouts in CATIA V6 3DExperience for test setups and production equipment. - Support electrical schematic development. Ensure alignment across 2D, 3D and schematics. - Collaborate with ME and EE teams to select connectors, wire gauges and wire types. Manage component creation and updates within the harness library. - Work with our GSM team to select suppliers and collaborate with part ordering. - Inspect first articles, build test fixtures, and support continuous integration into development robots and production environments. - 5+ years of experience designing wire harnesses. - Catia V6 3DExperience and a 2D schematic/drawing tool (e.g., Capital, Arcadia). - Experience designing and building prototypes. - Ability to write and maintain clear documentation for your design process. - Experience with EMI/EMC wire separation, HV and high power wiring, grounding, and different types of harnesses for specific applications (Ethernet, HV, USB, etc). - Basic understanding of mechanical systems, especially related to panel design, wiring layout, and functional testing. - Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree. - Experience integrating harnesses with electromechanical systems (sensors, motors, drivers). - Background in robotics or automation.

Location: San Jose, CA

Salary range [USD annually]: None - None