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Full-Time

Electrical Engineer

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Figure

Figure

51-200 employees

Develops versatile humanoid robots for industries

Robotics & Automation
Hardware
Industrial & Manufacturing
AI & Machine Learning

Mid

Sunnyvale, CA, USA

Category
Electronics Design Engineering
Embedded Systems Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Required Skills
Altium
FPGA
Requirements
  • Bachelor or Master degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 3+ years of industry experience
  • Solid EE fundamentals with hands-on experience designing, building, and testing PCBAs
  • Mastery of Altium (or similar EDA tools) in both schematics and layout
  • Mastery of power electronics (motor driver, switch mode power supplies…), digital electronics (MCU, FPGA, Ethernet, USB, SPI, I2C…), and analog electronics (filters, ADC/DAC…)
  • Mastery of debugging HW issues. You know how to attack a problem, document, and come up with solutions quickly
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
Responsibilities
  • Develop conceptual designs and conduct trade studies to support key design decisions
  • Design and validate PCBAs for critical components of the Humanoid like power distribution boards, battery management systems, sensing boards, motor controllers or compute boards
  • Contribute to the definition of our PCBA design and test process
  • Support the review of design artifacts (schematics, layouts, bill of materials…) from your peers or external suppliers
  • Support system integration and test activities by contributing to test execution and debugging

Figure.ai develops humanoid robots designed for various tasks across multiple industries. Their main product, Figure 01, is a 5'6" tall, 60kg robot that can carry up to 20kg, run for 5 hours, and move at a speed of 1.2 meters per second. It is electric-powered and built to work in human-designed environments like manufacturing plants and warehouses. Unlike many competitors that focus on single-function robots, Figure.ai offers a versatile solution that can adapt to different tasks, making it a cost-effective choice for industrial clients. The company's goal is to enhance operational efficiency and reduce labor costs through automation, as demonstrated by their partnership with BMW Manufacturing to integrate their robots into production lines.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$845M

Headquarters

Sunnyvale, California

Founded

2022

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

60%

1 year growth

174%

2 year growth

218%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Figure.ai's rapid development cycle, achieving a working humanoid robot within a year, demonstrates its strong innovation and execution capabilities.
  • The collaboration with OpenAI to integrate advanced AI models into Figure 01 positions the company at the forefront of AI-driven robotics.
  • The commercial agreement with BMW highlights the practical applications and market acceptance of Figure 01 in complex industrial settings.

What critics are saying

  • The entry of major players like Tesla into the humanoid robot market could intensify competition and pressure Figure.ai's market share.
  • High development costs and the need for continuous innovation pose financial risks, especially for a relatively young company.

What makes Figure unique

  • Figure.ai's focus on general-purpose humanoid robots sets it apart from competitors who often specialize in single-function robots.
  • The integration of ChatGPT for natural language processing and interaction capabilities gives Figure 01 a unique edge in human-robot interaction.
  • Strategic partnerships with industry leaders like BMW and OpenAI enhance Figure.ai's technological capabilities and market reach.