Mechanical Engineer
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.
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 components and electromechanical assemblies from early design through manufacturing. You will prototype, test, validate, and optimize hardware; apply DFM and DFA; and collaborate across engineering and manufacturing to resolve technical challenges.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related discipline
- 1-2+ years of experience designing mechanical systems, mechanisms, or electromechanical assemblies
- 3D CAD software
- Mechanical design principles, materials, manufacturing processes, GD&T, and tolerance analysis
- Mechanical hardware prototyping, assembly, testing, and troubleshooting
- FEA, first-principles calculations, or validation testing
- Robotic hardware
- Engineering drawings, BOMs, specifications, and engineering change documentation
Responsibilities
- Design and release mechanical components and electromechanical assemblies
- Deliver prototype and production-ready hardware through iterative development
- Apply engineering analysis and validation testing to improve product performance
- Drive DFM, DFA, and cost optimization
- Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to support production readiness
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays