Test Technician
San Carlos, CA$30/hr - $48/hrFull-timePosted 1mo ago
About the role
Hands-on hardware validation role supporting thermal, mechanical, and electrical testing of the NEO humanoid robot. Focused on executing safe, repeatable hardware tests, setting up equipment, collecting data, and communicating results to engineering teams.
Responsibilities
- Execute thermal, mechanical, and electrical validation and reliability tests safely and consistently from setup through completion.
- Set up and maintain test equipment, fixtures, instrumentation, cabling, power supplies, data acquisition systems, and other lab hardware required for testing.
- Collect accurate, traceable test data and produce clear test summaries that allow engineering teams to understand results and make decisions.
- Troubleshoot test setups and hardware during execution, quickly identify issues, and escalate failures with clear technical documentation.
- Maintain test-cell readiness by keeping equipment, fixtures, workspaces, and procedures organized, functional, and ready for changing test priorities.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in a test lab, engineering laboratory, manufacturing test, or similar technical environment.
- Experience setting up and executing tests on complex hardware or electromechanical systems.
- Experience using laboratory equipment, fixtures, instrumentation, power supplies, data acquisition systems, or thermal/mechanical test equipment.
- Ability to interpret test plans or engineering requirements, configure test setups, and document test results.
- Experience using Excel to organize test data and communicate results.
Skills
Required:Hardware testingTest setup and integrationData collection and reporting
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 Sep 13, 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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