Manufacturing Electrical Engineer, Hands
1X is a Palo Alto-based AI and robotics company developing general-purpose humanoid robots, led by its NEO home robot.
Palo Alto, United States
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 own electromechanical manufacturing processes from prototype through production. You will develop test systems, design fixtures and production stations, improve yield and cycle time, investigate root causes, and influence product design for manufacturability and testability.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years with a Master’s degree
- Experience with PCBAs, wire harnesses, mechanical assembly, hardware bring-up, and functional or end-of-line testing
- Proficiency with electrical debug tools, CAD, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and statistical process qualification
- Experience collaborating with design, quality, test, automation, and production teams
Responsibilities
- Own electromechanical manufacturing processes from prototype through production ramp
- Develop and validate functional and end-of-line test systems
- Design and qualify fixtures, tooling, assembly methods, and production stations
- Improve yield, process capability, cycle time, OEE, and cost
- Influence product design through DFM, DFA, and DFT
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Flexible Spending Account options
- Health Savings Account options