Quality Engineer Manufacturing
1X is a Palo Alto-based AI and robotics company developing general-purpose humanoid robots, led by its NEO home robot.
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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About the Role
You will develop and improve manufacturing quality systems for humanoid robotic hardware, including subassemblies, PCBA validation, and end-of-line testing. You will lead PFMEA, failure analysis, DOE, and validation activities; analyze production and test data; and integrate scalable quality checks into manufacturing workflows.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical field
- 3+ years of experience supporting electromechanical hardware testing or manufacturing quality environments
- Experience with PFMEA, Gage R&R, DOE, and statistical analysis methodologies
- Familiarity with PCBA testing, sensor validation, actuator testing, calibration workflows, or end-of-line manufacturing test systems
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement manufacturing quality strategies
- Lead PFMEA and failure analysis activities
- Analyze production and test-station data
- Integrate scalable quality checks into manufacturing workflows
- Drive DOE and validation activities
Benefits
- Equity
- 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