Staff Mechanical Engineer, Robot Head

The role

This person will design and deliver mechanical systems for the NEO robot head assembly. They will own components throughout the product lifecycle from concept through production ramp.

What you will do

• Design and release mechanical components and assemblies for cameras, microphones, sensors, antennas, wire harnesses, PCBAs, and computing modules
• Deliver mechanical designs meeting structural, thermal, reliability, manufacturability, and aesthetic requirements
• Develop CAD models, engineering drawings, GD&T documentation, specifications, and assembly instructions
• Support prototype builds, mechanical integration, testing, reliability validation, and failure analysis
• Improve manufacturability and scalability by partnering with Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams to optimize robot architecture

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• 3+ years of mechanical product development experience with hardware successfully released into high-volume production
• Experience developing products within automotive, consumer electronics, robotics, or other complex electromechanical systems
• Strong proficiency with CAD software such as NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, or Onshape
• Familiarity with engineering analysis tools such as ANSYS or equivalent FEA software
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including injection molding, machining, casting, stamping, and additive manufacturing
• Experience with GD&T, tolerance analysis, Design for Manufacturability (DFM), and Design for Assembly (DFA)
• Hands-on prototyping, testing, debugging, and product validation experience
• Ability to work full-time onsite in San Carlos, CA

Nice to have

• Experience developing robotic or highly integrated electromechanical products
• Experience working directly with global manufacturing and supply chain partners
• Familiarity with production quality systems including First Article Inspection (FAI), Cp/Cpk analysis, and GR&R
• Experience with thermal management, vibration mitigation, and structural optimization
• Experience supporting products from prototype builds through production ramp and sustaining engineering

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 that work in homes to do chores and handle tasks. They are developing NEO, a flagship home robot designed to operate in the real world alongside people.