NPI Engineering Technician
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 establish and sustain electromechanical manufacturing processes, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical production issues, validate engineering changes through pilot builds, and investigate failures. You will use production data and documentation to improve quality, yield, rework, and throughput.
Requirements
- Hands-on experience in manufacturing, assembly, or an RMA service environment
- Experience troubleshooting mechanical or electrical production issues
- Ability to interpret work instructions, technical drawings, and build documentation
- Working knowledge of precision mechanical assembly
- Experience performing inspections, in-process verification, or production testing
Responsibilities
- Establish and sustain manufacturing processes for electromechanical assemblies
- Improve scrap, rework, first-pass yield, and throughput through troubleshooting and SPC-driven analysis
- Validate engineering changes through pilot builds
- Investigate production failures and implement corrective actions
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