Apprentice Robot Service Technician
Job Description
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 Apprentice Robot Service Technician to compliment our superstar team. You'll have the unique opportunity to work directly with our humanoid robots. This role is a blend of robot operator duties along with entry-level robot repair.
This is a contract-to-hire position with the goal of transitioning to full-time employment.
SHIFT - 8:00am-5:00pm
Responsibilities:
• Perform routine maintenance and inspections of the humanoid robot fleet
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of all maintenance and repairs
• Ensure work areas meet organizational cleanliness and organization standards.
• Assist in robot moves and prep robots for deployment.
• Adhere to all safety procedures related to robot operation and teleoperation equipment.
• Follow proper equipment and robot maintenance procedures, including bring-up and shutdown.
• Occasional travel to customer or development partner sites
• Ability to follow assembly documentation
• Ability to work under short timelines when needed
Requirements:
• Ability to remove and replace mechanical components up to 50lbs
• Willingness to own the operations of the humanoid and drive proper functioning of the robot
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrate sustained focus and attention while performing assigned tasks.
• Experience working with robots or troubleshooting mechanical systems.
• Can stand 8+ hours a day and physically manage humanoid hardware
• Embrace constructive feedback and strive for constant improvement.
• Thrive in a fast paced environment.
• Familiarity with torque tools and mechanical assembly
• 5 day workweek
Physical Requirements:
• Lifting & Handling: Must be able to safely lift, carry, and maneuver equipment or humanoid hardware weighing up to 50 lbs independently.
• Sustained Mobility: Ability to stand and move throughout the work area for the entirety of an 8+ hour shift (excluding meal/rest breaks).
• Manual Effort: Capacity for frequent bending, reaching, stooping, and fine motor manipulation of robot hardware.
Bonus Qualifications:
• Experience working with complex systems
• Familiarity with computer based tools such as but not limited to CMD prompt, Google Suite, in house development GUI’s
• Robotics experience
• Experience using Jira, Confluence, Slack
The US base salary range for this full-time position starts at $35/hr.
The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended.
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Department: Internal Fleet Operations