Manufacturing Engineer, Hands

1X • San Carlos, CA

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About The Position

1X is building humanoid robots designed to perform household chores and tasks, aiming to give people back their time. This requires solving complex challenges in robotics, AI, and manufacturing simultaneously, at scale, and in a safe form factor for home environments. The company has been developing these robots since 2014 and is now focused on shipping its flagship home robot, NEO. The Hands Manufacturing group is responsible for transforming visionary engineering into scalable, reliable hardware, architecting foundational processes and complex systems for humanoid hands, and establishing the production playbook. The team operates with high velocity, attention to detail, and a collaborative, ego-free approach, working closely with cross-functional teams to achieve ambitious goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years with a Bachelor’s or 3+ years with a Master’s in manufacturing engineering for mechanical or electromechanical products.
• Hands-on experience developing precision assembly processes from prototype through production and sustaining.
• Proficiency with CAD, drawings, GD&T, tolerance analysis, tooling/fixture design, DFM/DFA, and statistical process validation.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot manufacturing issues to root cause and implement production-ready controls and corrective actions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience manufacturing robots, actuators, or other high-complexity electromechanical assemblies.
• Experience scaling a low-volume, high-mix process into repeatable higher-volume production using lean manufacturing, line balancing, automation, and traceability systems.
• Experience partnering with suppliers and contract manufacturers on process feasibility, tooling reviews, first-article builds, and production readiness.

Responsibilities

• Own manufacturing readiness for hand assemblies from prototype through production ramp.
• Improve first-pass yield and process capability while reducing variation, scrap, and rework.
• Own cycle time, throughput, and cost for assigned manufacturing stations.
• Develop and release qualified tooling, fixtures, gauges, and stations with validated processes and controls.
• Drive manufacturing issues to root cause and implement durable corrective actions.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level