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Grid Operations Manager

San Jose, CAOnsiteFull TimeManager / Head$130,000–$180,000 /yrPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • R&D facility
  • robot use case testing
  • workcell builds
  • space design
  • installation
  • maintenance
  • engineers
  • daily operations
  • organized
  • functional

Nice to have

  • Electrical Systems Knowledge
  • power load requirements
  • drop planning
  • industrial machinery
  • workcells
  • custom fabrication

Role summary

Figure, an AI robotics company, is seeking a proactive and organized Manager to oversee its R&D facility for robot use case testing. This role involves leading end-to-end workcell builds, from design to maintenance, and ensuring an efficient, safe, and collaborative environment for engineering and operations teams. Responsibilities include daily facility operations, workcell project management, and strategic space planning. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in space planning, industrial facility management, or hardware project management, with proficiency in CAD software and a track record of managing technical buildouts. Strong communication and a collaborative, problem-solving approach are essential.

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 seeking a proactive, highly organized Manager to oversee our R&D facility for robot use case testing. In this role, you will lead the end-to-end lifecycle of workcell builds - from initial space design to installation and ongoing maintenance - while maintaining an efficient, safe, and collaborative building environment for various teams at Figure including engineers and operations.

Responsibilities:

  • Facility & Space Operations: Oversee daily operations of the R&D facility, keeping the space organized, functional, and optimized for multiple cross-functional teams working simultaneously.
  • Workcell Project Management: Lead R&D workcell builds from design phase to full assembly, commissioning, and preventive maintenance.
  • Space Planning: Strategically map out building floor plans to accommodate incoming equipment, temporary builds, and ongoing operational workflows.

    • Requirements:

  • 5+ years of experience in space planning, industrial facility management, or hardware project management.
  • Experience using CAD software for 2D/3D facility layout, workcell placement, and spatial planning.
  • Demonstrated track record of managing technical buildouts or workcell projects from concept to completion.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with an ability to keep diverse teams aligned.
  • Low-ego, team-first collaborative style with a pragmatic, "can-do" approach to daily problem-solving.

    • Bonus Qualifications:

  • Electrical Systems Knowledge: Practical understanding of building electrical infrastructure, power load requirements, and drop planning for industrial machinery/workcells.
  • Hands-On Fabrication Skills: Practical experience with custom fabrication, mechanical assembly, prototyping, or working with shop tools to build physical test rigs or workcells.

    • The US base salary range for this full-time position is $130,000 to $180,000 per year.

    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.

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