Hardware Technician - Hands

1X • San Carlos, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

1X is building humanoid robots for home use, aiming to automate chores and give people back their time. This involves solving complex challenges in robotics, AI, and manufacturing at scale. The company is focused on shipping its flagship product, NEO, a home robot designed to operate safely alongside people. The Hands team specifically focuses on dexterous manipulation, designing, prototyping, and iterating rapidly on robotic hands. The Hardware Technician will support this team by building, debugging, and validating prototypes, fabricating hardware, bringing up electronics, testing assemblies, and assisting engineers in iterating on designs. This role is crucial in translating engineering concepts into functional prototypes and bridging the gap between design and real-world performance.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience supporting hardware development in robotics, automotive, consumer electronics, or related industries.
• Experience using electrical test equipment including oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, and data acquisition tools.
• Proficiency with CAD software such as Onshape, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or equivalent.
• Strong hands-on experience with 3D printing, CNC machining, laser cutting, manual machining, and general fabrication tools.
• Experience documenting assembly processes, test procedures, and development activities.
• Strong hands-on fabrication and assembly skills across mechanical and electrical systems.
• Excellent troubleshooting abilities with the confidence to diagnose issues across hardware and integrated systems.
• Ability to move quickly while maintaining high standards for quality and attention to detail.
• Strong collaboration skills and comfort working closely with engineers across multiple disciplines.
• Ownership mindset with a willingness to take initiative and solve problems independently.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with robotic systems, actuators, or mechatronic assemblies.
• Experience performing PCB bring-up, firmware flashing, component rework, and hardware validation.
• Experience designing and building custom test fixtures or validation rigs.
• Familiarity with data acquisition systems, automated testing, and scripting tools.
• Experience supporting rapid prototyping efforts in fast-paced product development environments.

Responsibilities

• Build, debug, and validate prototypes to accelerate development cycles.
• Fabricate mechanical hardware for robotic hand systems.
• Bring up electronics and test integrated assemblies.
• Assist engineers in rapidly iterating on new designs.
• Support the development of robotic hand systems by fabricating mechanical hardware, bringing up electronics, testing integrated assemblies, and helping engineers rapidly iterate on new designs.
• Build and maintain documentation for repeatable assembly, testing, and future design iterations.
• Support cross-functional teams by ensuring mechanical, electrical, and firmware systems integrate smoothly into robotic hand platforms.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave
• 401(k) plan with company match (100% on the first 3% of contributions, 50% on the next 2%)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) options
• Commuter benefits (transit and parking)
• Short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, financial, and personal support
• Onsite snacks and catered lunches

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed