Manufacturing Equipment Technician

Figure•San Jose, CA

96d•$40 - $65•Onsite

About The Position

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 Manufacturing Equipment Technician to support the Manufacturing Engineering Team with launching, maintaining, and improving assembly lines.

Requirements

Experience with high tech manufacturing tools and automation
Occasional travel to equipment vendor locations
Familiarity with basic tools and facilities equipment such as drills, soldering irons, wire crimping, and compressed air fittings
Ability to take full ownership of projects with minimal direction from managers
Respectful work attitude with a championship mindset
Excellent time management skills and a commitment to punctuality
Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment with complex equipment
Strong attention to detail with a methodical approach to documentation and organization
Ability to lift and transport materials safely (up to 50lbs as required)
Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team setting

Nice To Haves

Experience working with battery cells
Experience working with adhesive dispense systems
Experience working with laser weld equipment
Background in machining and fabrication
Forklift or other powered equipment certification (preferred but not required)

Responsibilities

Provide technician-level support for all manufacturing equipment, including but not limited to adhesive dispense systems, 3-axis robot gantries, laser cleaners, laser welders, wirebonders, vision systems, torque tools, custom fixtures, and tooling
Serve as the first point of contact to troubleshoot issues that arise during production
Develop and own a full maintenance program, including setting preventative maintenance schedules, ensuring a proper supply of spare parts, and writing standard operating procedures for maintenance
Write standard operating procedures/work instructions for operation of equipment
Operate equipment during initial process validation builds
Train operators and associates on operation of equipment in steady state production
Support engineering teams with line setup and process validation (e.g., gauge R&R testing, process window qualification, NPI validation builds)
Support engineering teams on failure root cause investigations
Support cycle time studies
Take ownership of implementing equipment/process improvements to improve safety, quality, and throughput