1x
Quality Engineer Manufacturing
Hayward, CA. Posted 3 months ago
The role
You will develop and improve manufacturing quality systems for humanoid robotic hardware. This includes subassemblies, PCBA validation, and full-system end-of-line testing.
What you will do
- Develop and implement manufacturing quality strategies
- Lead PFMEA and failure analysis activities
- Analyze production and test station data to identify yield loss drivers
- Partner with Test, Firmware, and Design Engineering teams
- Drive DOE and validation activities
Required qualifications
- 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
- Strong understanding of manufacturing quality systems for electromechanical hardware products
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret production data and identify actionable trends
Nice to have
- 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
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
About the company
1X builds humanoid robots designed to work in homes. They solve robotics, AI, and manufacturing to create robots that can operate in the real world alongside people.