Mechanical Engineer (Mechanisms) - Hands

1X Technologies AS•Palo Alto, CA

4h•$107,700 - $179,600

About The Position

Since its founding in 2015, 1X has been at the forefront of developing advanced humanoid robots designed for household use. Our mission is to create an abundant supply of labor via safe, intelligent humanoids. As we scale from research and development to full-scale manufacturing, we are looking for a Mechanical Engineer (Mechanisms) - Hands, to own a set of NEO systems from a mechanical design perspective. In this role, you will design transmissions, structures, integrate sensors and actuators, perform FEA simulations, etc.

Requirements

Bachelors in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or higher education
Experience with CAD (preferred OnShape)
Experience with structural FEA
Strong knowledge of manufacturing techniques to ensure manufacturability for mid and high volume manufacturing
Experience bringing complex products from concept to production
Strong prototyping skills and intuition for efficient concept validation

Nice To Haves

1-3 years experience in industry or structured research and development lab with hands on experience
Masters in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
Experience with in casting/forging DFM
Experience in designing robots, understanding of kinematics and dynamics of robotics systems
Experience with FMEA
Experience developing highly complex mechatronics systems with several Degrees of Freedom
PCB design

Responsibilities

Design, prototype, and validate robotics (electro)mechanical designs
Integrate electronics, sensors and cables in robotic joints with large range of motions and tight packaging
Optimize parts and assemblies for weight and cost
Create high-quality drawings with GD&T (ASME Y14.5) for manufacturing and production
Author concise documentation of design details, requirements, and test plan