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Senior Engineering Technician

Figure
Location
San Jose, CA
Posted
16 days ago
Department
Systems Integration & Test
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience building, testing, troubleshooting, or repairing complex electromechanical systems
  • Strong electrical, mechanical, and system-level troubleshooting skills
  • Experience with complex assembly, system bring-up, rework, and component replacement
  • Proficiency with diagnostic equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, logic analyzers, and DAQ systems
  • Working knowledge of Linux environments, shell commands, and Python for system bring-up, troubleshooting, test execution, and data collection
  • Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, CAD, BOMs, and technical documentation
Nice to have
  • Experience with robotics, automation, or complex electromechanical systems
  • Experience with system integration, reliability testing, or failure analysis
  • Familiarity with CATIA or similar CAD tools
  • Python, Java, and/or C++ experience
  • Knowledge of IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620, or J-STD-001
What the job really is

The Senior Engineering Technician role at Figure involves building, integrating, troubleshooting, and maintaining complex robotic systems and test equipment. This hands-on position requires independent work and collaboration with engineers to resolve issues, improve procedures, and support other technicians. Responsibilities include executing tests, documenting results, and ensuring hardware readiness.

Benefits
  • The US hourly range for this full-time position is between $45/hr to $70/hr
  • The total compensation package may include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role
Things to weigh
  • No specific information on benefits beyond compensation
  • The role requires a high level of independence and ownership of hardware
  • The position involves complex electromechanical systems which may have a steep learning curve
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