Mechanical Engineer

The role

This person will design and deliver mechanical systems for humanoid robots from concept to production. They will own mechanical components and assemblies throughout the product lifecycle including prototyping, testing, and manufacturing.

What you will do

• Design and release mechanical components and electromechanical assemblies
• Deliver prototype and production-ready hardware through rapid design and iterative development
• Improve product performance by applying engineering analysis and validation testing
• Drive Design for Manufacturability, Design for Assembly, and cost optimization
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams to resolve technical challenges

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related engineering discipline
• 1-2+ Experience designing mechanical systems, mechanisms, or electromechanical assemblies in a product development environment
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, NX, CATIA, or similar
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, materials, manufacturing processes, GD&T, and tolerance analysis
• Hands-on experience prototyping, assembling, testing, troubleshooting, and improving mechanical hardware
• Experience applying engineering analysis methods including FEA, first-principles calculations, or validation testing
• Familiarity with robotic hardware such as actuators, gear trains, bearings, sensors, cable routing, or related electromechanical systems
• Experience creating engineering drawings, BOMs, specifications, and engineering change documentation
• Strong communication skills

Nice to have

• Experience developing robotic, consumer electronics, automotive, aerospace, or other electromechanical products
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes including machining, sheet metal, injection molding, die casting, or additive manufacturing
• Experience supporting products from prototype development through production ramp
• Knowledge of reliability testing, failure analysis, and root-cause investigations
• Experience collaborating with suppliers and contract manufacturers
• Familiarity with PLM systems and engineering change management processes

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays

About the company

1X builds humanoid robots that work in homes to do chores and handle tasks. They are developing NEO, a flagship home robot designed to move and operate in the real world.