Engineering Technician
1X is a Palo Alto-based AI and robotics company developing general-purpose humanoid robots, led by its NEO home robot.
Maintainer signals as of 9/25/2026
About 1X
1X develops humanoid robots that live and learn alongside people. Its flagship product, NEO, is a home robot designed to autonomously help with household tasks, supported by the company’s embodied-AI systems.
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About the Role
You will support mechanical and electrical manufacturing on the production floor. You will establish and sustain assembly, machined-component, and wire-harness processes; troubleshoot production failures; improve yield and throughput; validate engineering changes; maintain fixtures and test equipment; and document corrective actions.
Requirements
- Hands-on experience in manufacturing, assembly, machining, or wire harness production.
- Experience troubleshooting mechanical and/or electrical production issues.
- Ability to interpret work instructions, technical drawings, and build documentation.
- Working knowledge of crimping, connector assembly, harness routing, or precision mechanical assembly.
- Experience performing inspections, in-process verification, or production testing.
Responsibilities
- Stand up and sustain manufacturing processes for mechanical assemblies, machined components, and wire harnesses.
- Improve scrap, rework, first-pass yield, and throughput through troubleshooting and SPC-driven analysis.
- Validate engineering changes through first article inspections and pilot builds.
- Maintain fixtures, harness boards, automated cells, and test stations.
- Investigate production failures and implement corrective actions.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options.
- Commuter benefits for transit and parking.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Onsite snacks and catered lunches.
- Equity.