Test and Validation Supervisor
1X is a Palo Alto-based AI and robotics company building general-purpose humanoid robots, led by its consumer home robot NEO.
Palo Alto, United States
Funding history
About 1X
1X develops embodied-AI humanoid robots designed to learn from real-world deployment and perform household tasks. Its current flagship product is NEO, a home robot offered through an early-access ordering flow.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will lead the Test and Validation Technician organization and oversee laboratory operations. You will improve lab uptime, equipment availability, test execution, maintenance, calibration, inventory, facility readiness, and cross-functional resolution of validation bottlenecks.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience supporting product development, validation, reliability, or laboratory testing environments
- 3+ years leading technicians, inspectors, or technical support organizations
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience
- Experience managing laboratory operations, calibration, preventive maintenance, spare parts, consumables, and equipment uptime
- Understanding of engineering drawings, test procedures, specifications, and root-cause methodologies including A3, 8D, Fishbone, and 5 Why
Responsibilities
- Build and lead a Test and Validation Technician organization
- Deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality test execution by improving lab uptime and technician productivity
- Establish scalable laboratory operations including maintenance, calibration, inventory management, and facility readiness
- Resolve test-execution issues with engineering, reliability, manufacturing, and facilities partners
- Foster safety, accountability, technical excellence, and continuous improvement across test operations
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
