Mechanical Engineer - Prototyping
San Carlos, CA$175k - $215kFull-timePosted 1mo ago
About the role
Mechanical Engineer - Prototing at 1X focused on end-to-end development of physical products and prototypes to support the NEO ecosystem, from concept through fabrication and testing.
Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end development of physical products and prototypes that support the NEO ecosystem beyond the core robot.
- Take projects from unclear requirements through design, prototyping, fabrication, testing, and iteration, working with stakeholders and external resources to deliver practical, high-quality solutions.
- Deliver functional, validated prototypes and products from concept through fabrication and testing, balancing speed, quality, cost, and performance.
- Independently drive multiple projects simultaneously, establishing requirements, priorities, and execution plans even when the initial problem is ambiguous.
- Develop practical mechanical designs that can be rapidly prototyped, tested, iterated, and transitioned to appropriate manufacturing methods when needed.
- Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, machine shops, vendors, and other fabrication resources to move projects quickly from design to physical hardware.
- Identify issues through hands-on testing and iteration, using learnings to improve design performance, reliability, usability, and manufacturability.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, product development, prototyping, or a similar hands-on hardware development role.
- Demonstrated experience taking physical products or prototypes from concept through design, fabrication, assembly, and testing.
- Strong mechanical CAD and design skills, with an understanding of manufacturing processes and practical fabrication constraints.
- Experience independently managing multiple hardware projects with competing priorities.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
Skills
Required:Mechanical intuitionEnd-to-end ownershipAdaptability
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 30, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
About 1X Technologies
1X | Home Robots
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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