Mechanical 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
Funding history
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.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will own mechanical test-fixture development from concept through CAD, fabrication, assembly, test-cell installation, and iteration. You will create complete design packages, work with fabrication teams and vendors, resolve manufacturability issues, and improve fixtures using lab test feedback.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
- 2–4 years of experience designing mechanical test fixtures, assembly fixtures, tooling, or similar custom hardware
- Strong 3D CAD and 2D engineering drawing skills
- Experience designing parts and assemblies for machining, fabrication, or rapid prototyping
- Experience working with internal machine shops or external manufacturing vendors
- Practical understanding of mechanical testing, load paths, fixturing, interfaces, and safe test setup
Responsibilities
- Design and deliver production-ready mechanical test fixtures for validation and reliability testing
- Develop robust fixture designs with required strength, stiffness, accuracy, repeatability, and safety
- Create complete fixture design packages including 3D CAD, 2D drawings, materials, tolerances, interfaces, and assembly requirements
- Coordinate manufacturing handoff with internal fabrication teams and external vendors
- Assemble, install, test, and iterate fixtures in the lab
Benefits
- Comprehensive 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
