NPI Engineering Technician

1X • San Carlos, CA

1d • $35 - $49 • Onsite

About The Position

1X is building humanoid robots for home use, aiming to automate chores and give people more free time. The company is tackling complex challenges in robotics, AI, and manufacturing simultaneously to create a safe, scalable product. NEO, their flagship home robot, is designed for real-world operation alongside people and is currently being shipped. 1X is seeking individuals inspired by the prospect of solving significant problems and seeing their solutions reach the market, contributing to a future where technology enhances human time and creates abundance.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience in manufacturing, assembly, or RMA service environment.
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical and/or electrical production issues.
• Comfort interpreting work instructions, technical drawings, and build documentation.
• Working knowledge of precision mechanical assembly.
• Experience performing inspections, in-process verification, or production testing (continuity, isolation, hipot, or functional testing ideal but not a deal breaker).

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) or production ramp environments.
• Familiarity with SPC, yield tracking, and basic data analysis tools.
• Exposure to robotics, automation cells, or automotive/aerospace manufacturing.
• Experience supporting ECO implementation and first article inspections.
• Background working alongside design and quality engineering on root cause investigations.

Responsibilities

• Stand up and sustain manufacturing processes for electro-mechanical assemblies that meet quality, yield, and cycle time targets.
• Drive measurable improvements in scrap, rework, first-pass yield, and throughput through hands-on troubleshooting and SPC-driven analysis.
• Validate engineering changes through pilot builds, ensuring revisions reach production without disrupting flow.
• Own root cause investigations on production failures and close them out with corrective actions that stick.

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed