Grid Operations Manager

FigureSan Jose, CA

leadPosted 5 Oct 2026

Skills in this posting

  • testing

About the role

<div class="content-intro"><p class="p1">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.</p></div><div id="message-list_1791233464.878609" class="c-virtual_list__item" data-feat="message" data-qa="virtual-list-item" data-item-key="1791233464.878609">

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<p>We are seeking a proactive, highly organized Manager to oversee our R&D facility for robot use case testing. In this role, you will lead the end-to-end lifecycle of workcell builds - from initial space design to installation and ongoing maintenance - while maintaining an efficient, safe, and collaborative building environment for various teams at Figure including engineers and operations. </p>

<p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p>

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<li>Facility & Space Operations: Oversee daily operations of the R&D facility, keeping the space organized, functional, and optimized for multiple cross-functional teams working simultaneously.</li>

<li>Workcell Project Management: Lead R&D workcell builds from design phase to full assembly, commissioning, and preventive maintenance.</li>

<li>Space Planning: Strategically map out building floor plans to accommodate incoming equipment, temporary builds, and ongoing operational workflows.</li>

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<p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p>

<ul>

<li>5+ years of experience in space planning, industrial facility management, or hardware project management.</li>

<li>Experience using CAD software for 2D/3D facility layout, workcell placement, and spatial planning.</li>

<li>Demonstrated track record of managing technical buildouts or workcell projects from concept to completion.</li>

<li>Strong written and verbal communication skills with an ability to keep diverse teams aligned.</li>

<li>Low-ego, team-first collaborative style with a pragmatic, "can-do" approach to daily problem-solving.</li>

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<p><strong>Bonus Qualifications:  </strong></p>

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<li>Electrical Systems Knowledge: Practical understanding of building electrical infrastructure, power load requirements, and drop planning for industrial machinery/workcells.</li>

<li>Hands-On Fabrication Skills: Practical experience with custom fabrication, mechanical assembly, prototyping, or working with shop tools to build physical test rigs or workcells.</li>

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<p>The US base salary range for this full-time position is $130,000 to $180,000 per year.</p>

<p>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.</p>

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