Prototyping Fabrication Technician
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
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 support prototype assembly and finishing across a shared shop. You will assemble components, sand and finish parts, help across changing build priorities, raise fit and finish issues, and keep work areas and tools organized and ready for the next build.
Requirements
- Hands-on experience assembling and finishing physical parts or prototypes
- Ability to perform sanding and detail-oriented finishing work
- Comfort working in a shared shop and supporting multiple projects
Responsibilities
- Assemble prototype parts and components with attention to fit and finish
- Sand and finish parts for prototype builds and evaluation
- Support projects as build priorities change
- Raise fit, finish, and assembly issues
- Keep shared work areas and tools organized and ready
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