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Commercial Technician (Night Shift)

FigureSan Jose, CACommercial Operations
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Salary
$40.00 to $65.00
Job type
Full-time
Experience
Senior · 5+ yrs
Posted
7 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Located in San Jose, CA, this full-time Commercial Technician position requires working the night shift on-site to build and maintain custom work cells for autonomous humanoid robots. This role suits experienced technicians who can work independently overnight to support industrial automation equipment.

Role Overview

Figure seeks a Commercial Technician for the night shift to assist the commercial team in building and maintaining custom work cells that replicate client facilities. Operating fully on-site in San Jose, CA, the night team keeps builds and equipment running around the clock with minimal supervision. This is a six-month fixed-term agreement with potential for longer-term opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair work cell equipment including conveyors, drives, motors, sensors, safety devices, and controls to minimize downtime.
Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical issues on conveyor systems, motors, and VFDs.
Install, align, calibrate, and verify sensors and safety devices such as light curtains, photo eyes, and volume sensors.
Troubleshoot control systems including PLCs and Raspberry Pi devices from wiring faults to software issues and program backups.
Assemble precision mechanical components, install wiring within automation cabinets, and read electrical schematics.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, log repairs, and provide feedback to the engineering and prototyping team.

Requirements

Five or more years of experience as a technician in a related field.
Hands-on background in troubleshooting and repairing industrial automation equipment like conveyors, motors, VFDs, sensors, and safety devices.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
Working knowledge of 3-phase power, motor control circuits, and PLC I/O troubleshooting.
High level understanding of precision measuring equipment, electrical assembly, and integration.
Capacity to work independently with minimal supervision during the night shift schedule.
Proficiency in Google Suite or similar tools.

Nice to Have

Preventive maintenance program experience.
Fabrication and manual machining experience.
Catia or other CAD experience.
PLC programming and integration.
Electrical automation integration and panel building.

Skills and Tools

Conveyors, motors, and VFDs
PLCs and Raspberry Pi
Sensors and safety devices
Electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
3-phase power and motor control circuits
Google Suite
Catia and CAD

Salary and Benefits

US base pay range of $40.00 to $65.00 per hour.
Total compensation may include additional components or benefits based on the role and individual factors.

About the Company

Figure is an AI robotics company headquartered in San Jose, CA, focused on developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots with human-level intelligence designed for home and commercial markets.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply directly on the official company careers page.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

What are the working hours for this position?

The shift runs from 7:30 PM to 4:00 AM, five nights per week, subject to minor adjustments based on operational needs.

Is this a permanent position?

This role is a six-month fixed-term agreement with potential for longer-term opportunities depending on contributions and interests.

Where is the job located?

The position is fully on-site at Figure in San Jose, CA.

What is the pay rate for this role?

The US base pay range is $40.00 to $65.00 per hour, varying based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

How many years of experience are required?

Candidates must have 5+ years of experience as a technician in a related field.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Figure careers page.

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