Prototype Engineer - 3D Printing

1X • San Carlos, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

1X is an AI and robotics company focused on developing general-purpose robots for home use. The Hardware Prototyping Team supports engineers by providing 3D printing, prototyping capabilities, and shared lab space. This role is crucial for ensuring engineers have a reliable place to build, test, and iterate on their designs with the necessary tools, materials, and support. The Prototype Engineer will own the day-to-day operation of the 3D printing and prototyping lab, ensuring it is spotless, organized, fully stocked, and ready for use, thereby keeping the engineering team unblocked.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience with 3D printing and prototyping, or equivalent trade or technician experience.
• Proficiency in print preparation, printer operation, troubleshooting, and post-processing.
• Ability to work from CAD files and engineering drawings.
• Comfortable using common workshop tools and supporting engineers with practical prototyping tasks.
• Experience keeping a shared lab or workshop organized, stocked, and ready to use.
• Working knowledge of safe lab practices, equipment care, and material handling.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with robotics, actuation systems, or other tightly integrated electromechanical products.
• Experience with Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) printing.
• Experience maintaining 3D printers and shared prototyping equipment.
• CAD literacy for simple part modifications and quick-turn lab tooling.
• Other fabrication skills that shorten the loop on lab tooling.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for engineers using the lab.
• Understand engineers' needs and coordinate printing requests.
• Provide hands-on prototyping support.
• Deliver 3D printing support from file preparation and printing through post-processing and part handover.
• Set and maintain an exceptional standard for the lab space, ensuring workbenches are spotless, tools have a home, and equipment is ready to use.
• Own the lab's stocking, ordering, tooling, maintenance, organization, and safe working practices.
• Anticipate engineers' needs and close gaps in tools, materials, and prototyping capabilities.

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