5h ago

Connector & Interconnect Design Engineer

San Jose, CA

$145k-$200k / year

full-timesenior

๐Ÿ›  Tech Stack

๐Ÿ’ผ 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.

๐ŸŽฏ 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

๐Ÿ“‹ 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

โœจ 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

๐ŸŽ Benefits & Perks

  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Competitive base salary $145k-$200k
  • ๐Ÿฅ Health insurance (implied standard benefits)
  • ๐Ÿ“ˆ Equity (part of total compensation package)
  • ๐Ÿข On-site collaboration in San Jose, CA

๐Ÿ“จ Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate

  1. 1Recruiter Screenยท 30 min
  2. 2Technical Interviewยท 60 min
  3. 3On-site Interviewยท Full day
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