Senior Harness Manufacturing Engineer

1X • San Carlos, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

1X is building humanoid robots designed to perform household chores and tasks, aiming to give people back their time. This endeavor 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 transitioning from solving fundamental problems to the intensive work of production and scaling. Their flagship product, NEO, is a home robot designed for real-world operation alongside people, and the company is focused on shipping it. They are seeking individuals inspired by the prospect of working on meaningful problems that have a tangible impact on the world. The Manufacturing Engineering team is tasked with transforming advanced robotic designs into scalable and repeatable production systems. This involves working at the intersection of engineering, operations, and supply chain to develop the necessary processes, standards, and manufacturing infrastructure for producing thousands of reliable humanoid robots. The Senior Harness Manufacturing Engineer will own the entire lifecycle of robot wiring systems, from prototype to high-volume production, developing and scaling manufacturing processes to ensure consistent assembly, routing, testing, and integration of harnesses for reliable robot performance and rapid production growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Experience developing and scaling manufacturing processes for wiring harnesses or electromechanical assemblies.
• Hands-on experience with crimping tools, soldering, continuity testing, hi-pot testing, and assembly process validation.
• Experience creating and releasing production documentation through formal ECO and change control processes.
• Experience working with contract manufacturers or production teams to scale builds and resolve manufacturing issues.

Nice To Haves

• IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification.
• Experience in robotics, automotive, aerospace, or industrial wiring environments.
• Experience supporting prototype builds, first article inspections, and manufacturing line launches.
• Experience driving DFM and DFS improvements for complex electromechanical products.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain manufacturing standards, documentation, and process controls that enable repeatable harness production at scale.
• Ensure harness assemblies consistently meet quality, reliability, routing, and termination requirements across all production builds.
• Drive supplier and contract manufacturer performance improvements that increase yield, reduce cost, and support production ramp targets.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions that reduce harness-related defects during assembly, integration, and field operation.
• Improve manufacturability and serviceability across the harness portfolio while supporting efficient production line operations.

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: Senior