Grid Operations Manager

Figure•San Jose, CA

8h•$130,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

Figure is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots with the goal of shipping 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 seeking a proactive, highly organized Manager to oversee our R&D facility for robot use case testing. In this role, you will lead the end-to-end lifecycle of workcell builds - from initial space design to installation and ongoing maintenance - while maintaining an efficient, safe, and collaborative building environment for various teams at Figure including engineers and operations.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in space planning, industrial facility management, or hardware project management.
Experience using CAD software for 2D/3D facility layout, workcell placement, and spatial planning.
Demonstrated track record of managing technical buildouts or workcell projects from concept to completion.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with an ability to keep diverse teams aligned.
Low-ego, team-first collaborative style with a pragmatic, "can-do" approach to daily problem-solving.

Nice To Haves

Practical understanding of building electrical infrastructure, power load requirements, and drop planning for industrial machinery/workcells.
Practical experience with custom fabrication, mechanical assembly, prototyping, or working with shop tools to build physical test rigs or workcells.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily operations of the R&D facility, keeping the space organized, functional, and optimized for multiple cross-functional teams working simultaneously.
Lead R&D workcell builds from design phase to full assembly, commissioning, and preventive maintenance.
Strategically map out building floor plans to accommodate incoming equipment, temporary builds, and ongoing operational workflows.