Figure is an AI robotics company based in San Jose, CA, developing a general-purpose humanoid robot to address labor shortages and perform undesirable or unsafe tasks. We require 5 days/week in-office collaboration. Join our team as a** Battery Design Validation Test Engineer** develop and test advanced battery packs for humanoid robots, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure performance, safety, and reliability.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop test plans and validation assessments for humanoid battery systems and components.
- Validate battery performance, lifespan, safety, and reliability under various conditions (e.g., temperature, humidity, vibration, shock).
- Create test documentation, including protocols, DUT specifications, equipment specs, and instrumentation details.
- Conduct mechanical, thermal, and electrical tests on battery cells and packs, both in-house and with external labs.
- Design and modify test fixtures and instrumentation for battery testing.
- Analyze test data and provide detailed reports and insights.
- Identify and communicate battery failure modes to designers, validation, and manufacturing engineers.
- Collaborate with vendors to source, install, and commission test equipment.
- Instrument battery packs with sensors (e.g., thermocouples, pressure sensors, strain gauges, accelerometers).
- Manage data acquisition, logging, and post-processing.
- Work with technicians to facilitate instrumentation, build and test execution.
- Write scripts for manual and automated testing using cyclers and chambers.
- Develop and enforce strict safety protocols during testing.
- Maintain lab equipment, perform calibrations, and troubleshooting issues.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of experience in battery or related industrial fields.
- Expertise in high-voltage battery testing, including cycling and electrical/thermal performance, particularly with Li-ion chemistry.
- Proficiency in instrumenting battery packs and managing data acquisition systems.
- Strong skills in writing/validating test scripts, analyzing data, and presenting results.
- Experience with programming/scripting languages (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink, Python, SQL, LabVIEW).
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Materials Science, or a related field.
- Willingness to travel up to ~35% domestically and/or internationally.
Bonus Qualifications
- Knowledge of battery management systems.
- Familiarity with CAN bus communication systems.
- Understanding of battery safety and compliance standards (e.g., UL, IEC, SAE).
- Expertise in measuring cell properties and electrochemical performance.
- Experience developing and executing battery safety and abuse testing including multi-cell thermal runaway, short-circuit, puncture and drop.
- Experience with cell teardown, CT scans, and other lithium-ion battery analysis tools.
- Proficiency in 3D CAD (e.g., CATIA V6) for designing test fixtures.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $120,000 - $160,000 annually.
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.