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Manufacturing Equipment Technician
Figure AI INC · 🇺🇸 San Jose, CA
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 22 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 1 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Figure AI INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles4 certified filings for “STAFF MANUFACTURING ENGINEER” (Industrial Engineers) in CA: $215k–$270k, median $243k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. The pay stated here ($65.00 per hour) is below what this employer usually pays sponsored hires for this role. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 22 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 1 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
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. We are looking for a Manufacturing Equipment Technician to support the Manufacturing Engineering Team with launching, maintaining, and improving assembly lines. Responsibilities: • Provide technician-level support for all manufacturing equipment, including but not limited to adhesive dispense systems, 3-axis robot gantries, laser cleaners, laser welders, wirebonders, vision systems, torque tools, custom fixtures, and tooling. • Serve as the first point of contact to troubleshoot issues that arise during production. • Develop and own a full maintenance program, including setting preventative maintenance schedules, ensuring a proper supply of spare parts, and writing standard operating procedures for maintenance. • Write standard operating procedures/work instructions for operation of equipment. • Operate equipment during initial process validation builds. • Train operators and associates on operation of equipment in steady state production. • Support engineering teams with line setup and process validation (e.g., gauge R&R testing, process window qualification, NPI validation builds). • Support engineering teams on failure root cause investigations. • Support cycle time studies. • Take ownership of implementing equipment/process improvements to improve safety, quality, and throughput. Requirements: • Experience with high tech manufacturing tools and automation. • Occasional travel to equipment vendor locations. • Familiarity with basic tools and facilities equipment such as drills, soldering irons, wire crimping, and compressed air fittings. • Ability to take full ownership of projects with minimal direction from managers. • Respectful work attitude with a championship mindset. • Excellent time management skills and a commitment to punctuality. • Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment with complex equipment. • Strong attention to detail with a methodical approach to documentation and organization. • Ability to lift and transport materials safely (up to 50lbs as required). • Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team setting. Bonus Qualifications: • Experience working with battery cells. • Experience working with adhesive dispense systems. • Experience working with laser weld equipment. • Background in machining and fabrication. • Forklift or other powered equipment certification (preferred but not required). The US base pay range for this full-time position is $40.00 to $65.00 per hour. 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.