Thermal Analysis Engineer

<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><p>We are looking for a Thermal Analysis Engineer to simulate and analyze our robots thermal performance and design thermal management systems.</p>

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

<ul>

<li>Build a thermal model of our actuators, battery, sensors, computers, and other key components.</li>

<li>Simulate kinematic use cases on the thermal model and determine where thermal mitigations are necessary.</li>

<li>Generate and execute test plans to demonstrate the necessity and effectiveness of your thermal management designs.</li>

<li>Inspect first articles, build test stands, and continuously support parts on robot development platforms.</li>

<li>Work cross-functionally with subsystem owners of to integrate the thermal management system into the robot.</li>

</ul>

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

<ul>

<li>5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, 2+ years explicit experience in thermal modeling.</li>

<li>Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Robotics, Mechatronics, or similar field.</li>

<li>Experienced in using 3D CAD software to design parts with complex geometry.</li>

<li>Experience designing and building prototypes.</li>

<li>Experienced with simulation and analysis methodology and software (ANSYS, COMSOL, MATLAB, etc).</li>

<li>Ability to write and maintain clean documentation for your design process.</li>

</ul>

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

<ul>

<li>Experience with high volume manufacturing processes.</li>

<li>Experience working with contract manufacturers.</li>

<li>Experience creating 3D CAD models, especially in CATIA V6.</li>

<li>Experience with textiles.</li>

</ul>

<p>The US base salary range for this full-time position is $150,000 to $220,000 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>