Quality Engineer Manufacturing

1X • Hayward, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

1X is building humanoid robots for home use, aiming to give people their time back by handling chores and tasks. This requires solving challenges in robotics, AI, and manufacturing simultaneously and at scale, with a product safe enough for family environments. The company has been developing these robots since 2014 and is now focused on shipping its flagship product, NEO, a home robot designed for real-world operation alongside people. The company is scaling and hiring intentionally, seeking individuals motivated to create a product that will significantly change how humans spend their time by safely creating abundance.

The Quality team at 1X is responsible for establishing the systems, processes, and validation frameworks necessary to ensure the reliable scaling of robots into production. This team collaborates closely with Manufacturing, Test, Firmware, and Design Engineering to enhance product quality, mitigate failure modes, and bolster production readiness across the entire robot system.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience supporting electromechanical hardware testing or manufacturing quality environments.
• Experience with PFMEA, Gage R&R, DOE, and statistical analysis methodologies.
• Familiarity with PCBA testing, sensor validation, actuator testing, calibration workflows, or end-of-line manufacturing test systems.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with scalable manufacturing test systems across multiple production sites.
• Exposure to startup or fast-paced hardware development environments.
• Strong technical documentation and process development capability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement manufacturing quality strategies that improve system reliability, production readiness, and test coverage.
• Lead PFMEA and failure analysis activities that reduce manufacturing escapes and improve process robustness.
• Analyze production and test station data to identify yield loss drivers, recurring failures, and opportunities for corrective action.
• Partner with Test, Firmware, and Design Engineering teams to integrate scalable quality checks into manufacturing workflows.
• Drive DOE and validation activities that improve test accuracy, pass/fail thresholds, and production consistency across manufacturing sites.

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