Manufacturing Engineer

1X is a Palo Alto-based AI and robotics company building general-purpose humanoid robots, led by its consumer home robot NEO.

Palo Alto, United States
About 1X

1X develops embodied-AI humanoid robots designed to learn from real-world deployment and perform household tasks. Its current flagship product is NEO, a home robot offered through an early-access ordering flow.

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About the Role

You will own manufacturing processes for critical robotic components and assemblies, moving products from prototype through production. You will develop machining, assembly, inspection, and validation processes, improve quality and throughput, and maintain the controls and documentation needed for repeatable production.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
  • 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience supporting precision mechanical or electromechanical products
  • Experience with CAM programming, fixture design, tooling development, and precision machining processes
  • Understanding of Design for Manufacturability and production process development
  • Experience integrating electromechanical assemblies into production environments
  • Familiarity with GD&T, tolerance stack analysis, CMM inspection, and precision measurement techniques
  • Proficiency with CAD tools, PLM systems, ERP systems, and manufacturing documentation workflows

Responsibilities

  • Develop and release scalable manufacturing processes for robotic components and assemblies
  • Improve cycle time, first-pass yield, and process reliability
  • Design and deploy fixtures, tooling, CAM programs, inspection methods, and automation solutions
  • Support NPI programs from prototype builds through production ramp
  • Establish process controls, quality metrics, and production documentation

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
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Onsite snacks and catered lunches
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