Manufacturing Electrical Engineer, Joints & Body
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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Candidate Availability
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About the Role
You will own robotic body and joint systems from concept through production. You will design electromechanical architectures, build and test prototypes, perform analyses and validation, resolve production issues, and collaborate on integrated robotic hardware.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related field
- 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience developing complex mechanical or electromechanical products
- Experience designing mechanisms, structural components, precision assemblies, or robotic systems
- Advanced 3D CAD proficiency
- Knowledge of statics, dynamics, materials, fatigue, friction, fasteners, bearings, and tolerance analysis
- Experience with GD&T, tolerance-stack analysis, drawing release, and production documentation
- Experience building and testing prototypes
- Experience integrating mechanical systems with motors, sensors, electronics, and wiring
Responsibilities
- Design and release production-ready body, joint, and structural systems
- Develop integrated electromechanical joint architectures
- Improve mass, stiffness, strength, durability, and serviceability through mechanical design
- Build and test prototypes to identify failures and improve designs
- Develop requirements, tolerance analyses, test methods, and validation plans
- Support prototype builds, design validation, NPI, and production ramp
- Collaborate on integrated robotic systems
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
- Commuter benefits
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Onsite snacks and catered lunches