Prototyping Fabrication Technician

The role

You will support the build and finishing of prototypes across the Prototyping team. This involves assembling and finishing physical parts, including sanding, to turn designs into physical builds.

What you will do

• Assemble prototype parts and components with attention to fit and finish.
• Sand and finish parts to support prototype builds and evaluation.
• Provide hands-on support across projects as build priorities change.
• Raise fit, finish, or assembly issues you notice so the team can address them in the next iteration.
• Keep shared work areas and tools organized and ready for the next build.

Required qualifications

• Hands-on experience assembling and finishing physical parts or prototypes.
• Ability to perform sanding and other detail-oriented finishing work.
• Comfort working in a shared shop and supporting multiple projects.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting prototype fabrication or model making.
• Experience spotting assembly or finish issues during physical builds and communicating them to a team.

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.