Prototype Engineer 3D Printing
1X is a Palo Alto-based AI and robotics company developing general-purpose humanoid robots, led by its NEO home robot.
Maintainer signals as of 9/25/2026
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 serve as the first point of contact for engineers using the 3D printing and prototyping lab. You will coordinate requests, prepare files, operate printers, troubleshoot issues, post-process parts, and hand completed parts to engineers. You will maintain a clean, organized, stocked, safe, and fully operational lab, including tooling, equipment maintenance, ordering, and materials.
Requirements
- Hands-on experience with 3D printing and prototyping, or equivalent trade or technician experience
- Proficiency in print preparation, printer operation, troubleshooting, and post-processing
- Ability to work from CAD files and engineering drawings
- Ability to use common workshop tools and support practical prototyping tasks
- Experience keeping a shared lab or workshop organized, stocked, and ready to use
- Working knowledge of safe lab practices, equipment care, and material handling
- Experience with robotics, actuation systems, or integrated electromechanical products
- Experience with Multi Jet Fusion printing
- Experience maintaining 3D printers and shared prototyping equipment
- CAD literacy for simple part modifications and quick-turn lab tooling
- Other fabrication skills that support lab tooling
Responsibilities
- Serve as the first point of contact for engineers using the lab
- Coordinate printing requests and hands-on prototyping support
- Prepare files, print parts, post-process parts, and hand them over to engineers
- Maintain clean workbenches, organized tools, and ready-to-use equipment
- Manage lab inventory, ordering, tooling, maintenance, organization, and safe working practices
- Anticipate engineers' needs and address gaps in tools, materials, and prototyping capabilities
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 for transit and parking
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program for mental health, financial, and personal support
- Onsite snacks and catered lunches