Hardware Reliability

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.

Figure’s Hardware REL team is looking for a motivated Hardware Test Engineering Intern for an extended internship of 8–12 months. You will help design, build, and validate electromechanical test stations to evaluate the functionality, performance, and reliability of humanoid robot hardware. This hands-on role combines mechanical fixtures, electrical hardware, sensors, actuators, and motion control. You will collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to solve practical integration challenges in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Responsibilities:

• Design and build test fixtures and scalable test stations for functional, performance, and reliability testing of robotic components and subassemblies.

• Integrate mechanical fixtures, electrical wiring, data acquisition systems, power supplies, sensors, actuators, and controllers into complete test setups.

• Support the development of test procedures and pass/fail criteria based on hardware design requirements and expected operating conditions.

• Develop test sequences and modify test configurations to control test equipment, automate test operation, and collect and analyze measurement data.

• Perform test station bring-up and qualification, including checking measurement accuracy, repeatability, data capture, and safety interlocks.

• Execute tests, monitor hardware behavior, and document results, anomalies, and failures.

• Troubleshoot test setups and support root cause investigations across mechanical, electrical, and software interfaces.

• Create and maintain fixture drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, bills of materials, and test documentation.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve test coverage, station reliability, and testing efficiency.

Requirements:

• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a related engineering field, with at least two years completed by the start of the internship.

• Availability for an 8–12-month internship with in-office collaboration five days per week.

• A portfolio, website, or project examples demonstrating relevant hands-on work and your individual contributions.