Manufacturing Test Technician

The role

This person will execute functional, electrical, and electromechanical tests on NEO hardware and robotic subassemblies. They will maintain test station readiness and support manufacturing quality by identifying hardware failures and improving test coverage.

What you will do

• Execute functional, electrical, and electromechanical tests against documented test plans and engineering requirements.
• Maintain test station readiness by preparing and verifying fixtures, instrumentation, cabling, and power supplies.
• Identify and troubleshoot test station and hardware failures.
• Provide clear technical documentation and escalate issues to engineering.
• Maintain accurate test records, pass/fail results, serial number traceability, and failure reports.
• Support timely failure reproduction, retesting, and verification.
• Identify opportunities to improve test procedures, station reliability, and execution efficiency.

Required qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in an engineering lab, manufacturing test, electronics test, equipment maintenance, or a similar technical environment
• Practical understanding of mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical hardware
• Experience using hand tools and basic test equipment, such as digital multimeters and power supplies
• Ability to follow technical procedures, interpret test instructions, and accurately document results
• Basic computer skills, including working with spreadsheets and digital documentation systems

Nice to have

• Experience supporting functional, end-of-line, reliability, or design validation testing
• Familiarity with digital multimeters, data acquisition systems, programmable power supplies, sensors, actuators, or motor-driven systems
• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, or mechanical drawings
• Experience troubleshooting PCBs, wiring harnesses, robotics, automation equipment, or complex electromechanical products
• Experience with manufacturing execution systems, test-data software, or root-cause investigations

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 is building humanoid robots that work in any space humans exist. They are developing NEO, a general purpose robot designed to move, learn, and operate in the real world.