Senior FEA Engineer at Figure

San Jose, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
RoboticsIndustries

Requirements

  • Expert knowledge of solid mechanics
  • Expert in setting up and running implicit and explicit finite element analysis models
  • Experience modeling metals and polymers
  • Experience with durability analysis methods
  • Experience working with suppliers to characterize new polymers

Responsibilities

  • Define and analyze load cases for our humanoid robot
  • Analyze full robot stiffness
  • Create finite element models to analyze falling, overload, durability and day to day operations
  • Optimize design of parts and structures for minimizing weight and maximizing stiffness
  • Work with mechanical team to develop FEA workflow and tutorials
  • Collaborate with mechanical, industrial design and electrical teams to architect the system
  • Test systems in the real world and compare against finite element models. Pay close attention to modeling of bearing and other OTS components
  • Collaborate with controls engineers to determine load profiles
  • Help define materials (metals, polymers and textiles) for critical robot components

Skills

Solid Mechanics
Finite Element Analysis
Implicit FEA
Explicit FEA
ABAQUS
CATIA V6
Durability Analysis
MuJoCo
Metals Modeling
Polymers Modeling
Textiles Modeling

Figure

Blockchain-based home equity lending solutions

About Figure

Figure is a financial technology company that uses blockchain technology to improve financial transactions, specifically in the home equity lending market. It offers products like Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOCs) and mortgage refinancing, allowing homeowners to access their home equity quickly and efficiently. The application process is fully online, enabling homeowners to receive funds in as little as five days, which is much faster than traditional banks that can take weeks or months. Figure ensures secure and cost-effective transactions through blockchain, and it generates revenue from origination fees and interest on loans, with competitive rates starting at 3.49% APR. Targeting homeowners across various U.S. states, Figure aims to meet the demand for quick access to home equity for purposes like home improvements or debt consolidation.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$406.6MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Fintech, Crypto & Web3Industries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Health & wellness - Figure pays 100% of premium costs for employees and dependents for medical, dental, and vision insurance (with the exception of costs associated with the buy-up medical plan.)
Continuing education - Figure will reimburse eligible employees for approved continuing education that either offers growth in an area related to his or her current position or that may lead to promotional opportunities.
Flexible time off - We offer 10 company-wide holidays plus one personal holiday, generous Flexible Time Away (FTA), Paid Time Off (PTO), and Paid Parental Leave.
Bonus & stock options - Figure’s Bonus Plan recognizes and rewards eligible employees’ efforts and contributions. Eligible employees are also granted an option to purchase a set number of shares of Figure’s common stock.

Risks

Recent layoffs may indicate financial instability or restructuring challenges.
New piggyback loan product could increase financial risk amid housing affordability issues.
Volatile crypto market could impact Figure's blockchain initiatives.

Differentiation

Figure uses blockchain to offer fast, secure home equity access in five days.
The company provides a fully online application process, unlike traditional banks.
Figure's competitive interest rates start as low as 3.49% APR.

Upsides

Increased blockchain adoption boosts Figure's secure transaction offerings.
Figure Connect taps into the demand for liquid private capital markets.
Michael Tannenbaum's appointment as CEO suggests potential for growth.

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