Connector and Interconnect Design Engineer
Figure is an AI robotics company developing general-purpose humanoid robots and its Helix vision-language-action AI system.
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About Figure
Figure develops and deploys general-purpose humanoid robots for commercial and household tasks. Its current Figure 03 robot is powered by Helix, an onboard generalist vision-language-action model; the company also operates the Index data-collection service.
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Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will own custom electrical-interface development from concept through production. You will create CAD models and manufacturing drawings, perform connector calculations, validate designs, coordinate suppliers and tooling, support prototype builds, and maintain engineering documentation and revision history.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years of connector design, electromechanical packaging, or interconnect engineering experience
- 3D CAD proficiency with CATIA, SolidWorks, Creo, or equivalent
- Experience designing custom housings, overmolds, contacts, or electromechanical assemblies
- Ability to create manufacturing-ready 2D drawings with GD&T
- Knowledge of connector current rating, contact resistance, derating, and power dissipation
- Experience developing validation test plans and executing qualification testing
- Experience working with suppliers and contract manufacturers
- Hands-on prototyping, testing, and hardware troubleshooting experience
Responsibilities
- Own 3D CAD modeling and detailed 2D drawings for custom connectors, overmolds, and electromechanical interfaces
- Design housings, contacts, strain reliefs, and sealing features
- Create manufacturing packages with GD&T drawings, tolerancing, material callouts, and assembly instructions
- Perform connector power calculations and mating-force analysis
- Collaborate with electrical engineering on signal integrity, shielding, and power delivery requirements
- Develop and execute validation test plans
- Define acceptance criteria, document results, and drive corrective actions
- Manage connector programs including RFQs, supplier selection, tooling milestones, and qualification
- Support prototype builds, first article inspections, and bench troubleshooting
- Maintain documentation, BOMs, and revision history in PLM systems