Test Technician

1X • San Carlos, CA

60d • Onsite

About The Position

1X is building humanoid robots that work in any space humans exist with the mission to create an abundance of labor. This involves solving robotics, AI, software, hardware, manufacturing, and operations at the same time, at scale, in a form factor that has to be safe. NEO is their flagship general-purpose robot designed to move, learn, and operate in the real world alongside real people. The Test & Validation team ensures NEO and its critical systems are safe, reliable, and ready for the real world by building and operating test infrastructure to understand hardware performance, failure points, and areas for improvement. As a Test Technician, you will support thermal, mechanical, and electrical testing, setting up equipment, integrating hardware, running tests, inspecting test articles, troubleshooting issues, and communicating results to engineering teams. This is a hands-on role focused on the details of test execution, from preparation to reporting, and maintaining lab readiness.

Requirements

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in a test lab, engineering laboratory, manufacturing test, or similar technical environment.
• Experience setting up and executing tests on complex hardware or electromechanical systems.
• Experience using laboratory equipment, fixtures, instrumentation, power supplies, data acquisition systems, or thermal/mechanical test equipment.
• Ability to interpret test plans or engineering requirements, configure test setups, and document test results.
• Experience using Excel to organize test data and communicate results.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting design validation, reliability, or manufacturing validation testing.
• Familiarity with data acquisition, statistical analysis, or test automation.
• Experience with robotics, automation, automotive, consumer hardware, or other complex electromechanical products.
• Experience with thermal, vibration, durability, mechanical actuation, or electrical testing.

Responsibilities

• Execute thermal, mechanical, and electrical validation and reliability tests safely and consistently from setup through completion.
• Set up and maintain test equipment, fixtures, instrumentation, cabling, power supplies, data acquisition systems, and other lab hardware required for testing.
• Collect accurate, traceable test data and produce clear test summaries that allow engineering teams to understand results and make decisions.
• Troubleshoot test setups and hardware during execution, quickly identify issues, and escalate failures with clear technical documentation.
• Maintain test-cell readiness by keeping equipment, fixtures, workspaces, and procedures organized, functional, and ready for changing test priorities.

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