Hardware Reliability Intern [Summer 2026]

Job description

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. Figure AI's Reliability team is looking for a motivated and talented Reliability Test Engineering Intern to join our team for an extended internship of 8 to 12 months. In this role, you will be a key contributor to the development and testing of our humanoid hardware systems, ensuring our products are meeting the reliability targets. This is a unique, hands-on opportunity to apply your academic knowledge to real-world challenges in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Responsibilities: Requirements: - Design and build custom scalable test stations to perform functional, performance, and reliability testing on key robotic sub-assemblies. - Develop mechanical and electrical systems incorporating diverse hardware components including, DAQ, communication modules, actuators, and sensors. - Facilitate the electromechanical integration of sensors, motors, and controllers, ensuring proper fu...