Staff Mechanical Engineer, Robot Head
San Carlos, CA$110k - $240kFull-timePosted 2mo ago
About the role
Design and deliver the mechanical systems that power NEO's head assembly, owning components through the full product lifecycle to optimize perception, reliability, thermal performance, safety, and user experience.
Responsibilities
- Design and release mechanical components and assemblies supporting cameras, microphones, sensors, antennas, wire harnesses, PCBAs, and computing modules
- Deliver robust mechanical designs that meet structural, thermal, reliability, manufacturability, and aesthetic requirements
- Develop detailed CAD models, engineering drawings, GD&T documentation, specifications, and assembly instructions
- Support prototype builds, mechanical integration, testing, reliability validation, and failure analysis throughout development
- Improve manufacturability and scalability by partnering with Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams to implement DFM/DFA best practices
- Collaborate across Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Industrial Design, and Systems Engineering teams to optimize the complete robot architecture
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
Skills
Required:Mechanical designPrototyping and testingThermal and structural analysis
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
Last updated Aug 2, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
About 1X Technologies
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We're an AI and robotics company based in Palo Alto, California. We create safe humanoid robots that do your chores and offer personalized assistance.
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