Mechanical Engineer; Mechanisms – Hands

Position: Mechanical Engineer (Mechanisms) – Hands

Since its founding in 2015, 1X has been at the forefront of developing advanced humanoid robots designed for household use. Our mission is to create an abundant supply of labor via safe, intelligent humanoids.

As we scale from research and development to full‑scale manufacturing, we are looking for a Mechanical Engineer (Mechanisms) – Hands, to own a set of NEO systems from a mechanical design perspective. In this role, you will design transmissions, structures, integrate sensors and actuators, perform FEA simulations, etc.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and validate robotics (electro) mechanical designs

• Integrate electronics, sensors and cables in robotic joints with large range of motions and tight packaging

• Optimize parts and assemblies for weight and cost

• Create high‑quality drawings with GD&T (ASME Y14.5) for manufacturing and production

• Author concise documentation of design details, requirements, and test plan

About You

• Bachelors in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or higher education

• Experience with CAD (preferred OnShape)

• Experience with structural FEA

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing techniques to ensure manufacturability for mid and high volume manufacturing

• Experience bringing complex products from concept to production

• Strong prototyping skills and intuition for efficient concept validation

It would be nice if you had

• 1-3 years experience in industry or structured research and development lab with hands on experience

• Masters in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

• Experience with in casting/forging DFM

• Experience in designing robots, understanding of kinematics and dynamics of robotics systems

• Experience with FMEA

• Experience developing highly complex mechatronics systems with several Degrees of Freedom

• PCB design

Benefits & Compensation

• Salary Range: $107,700 – $179,600 Equity

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off and holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer
1X is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.#J-18808-Ljbffr