5h ago
Connector & Interconnect Design Engineer
San Jose, CA
$145k-$200k / year
full-timesenior
๐ Tech Stack
๐ผ About This Role
You'll own the full lifecycle of custom electrical interface development at Figure, an AI robotics company building general-purpose humanoid robots. You'll drive connector programs from concept and CAD to production, collaborating with cross-functional teams. This role blends mechanical and electrical engineering for novel interconnect solutions in a fast-paced startup.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- Own 3D CAD modeling and 2D detailed drawings for custom connectors and overmolds
- Design housings, contacts, strain reliefs, and sealing features with DFM focus
- Perform connector power calculations: contact resistance, derating, and temperature rise
- Develop and execute validation test plans including mating cycles and environmental exposure
๐ Requirements
- 5+ years in connector design, electromechanical packaging, or interconnect engineering
- Strong 3D CAD proficiency (CATIA, SolidWorks, Creo, or equivalent)
- Experience creating manufacturing-ready 2D drawings with proper GD&T
- Solid understanding of connector electrical fundamentals: current rating, contact resistance, derating
โจ Nice to Have
- Experience with variety of connector technologies and contact interface types
- Background in robotics, defense, medical devices, aerospace, or similar precision electromechanical systems
- Familiarity with injection molding, insert molding, and overmold design for production
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐ฐ Competitive base salary $145k-$200k
- ๐ฅ Health insurance (implied standard benefits)
- ๐ Equity (part of total compensation package)
- ๐ข On-site collaboration in San Jose, CA
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Recruiter Screenยท 30 min
- 2Technical Interviewยท 60 min
- 3On-site Interviewยท Full day
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