Senior Harness Manufacturing Engineer

The role

This person will own the full lifecycle of robot wiring systems from prototype through high volume production. They will develop and scale manufacturing processes for harness assembly, routing, testing, and integration.

What you will do

• Establish and maintain manufacturing standards, documentation, and process controls
• Ensure harness assemblies meet quality, reliability, routing, and termination requirements
• Drive supplier and contract manufacturer performance improvements
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions for harness-related defects
• Improve manufacturability and serviceability across the harness portfolio

Required qualifications

• 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 have

• 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

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 and handle chores. They are scaling to build thousands of reliable humanoid robots.