Manufacturing Engineer
Hayward, CA$105k - $220kFull-timePosted 3w ago
About the role
Manufacturing Engineer role focused on building scalable manufacturing systems for humanoid robots, owning processes from prototype through production, and delivering high-quality components with improved throughput and repeatability.
Responsibilities
- Develop and release manufacturing processes that consistently deliver high-quality robotic components and assemblies at scale
- Improve cycle time, first-pass yield, and process reliability through structured continuous improvement initiatives
- Design and deploy fixtures, tooling, CAM programs, inspection methods, and automation solutions that increase manufacturing efficiency
- Successfully support NPI programs from prototype builds through production ramp while maintaining manufacturing readiness
- Establish and maintain process controls, quality metrics, and documentation that ensure repeatable production performance
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience supporting precision mechanical or electromechanical products
- Experience with CAM programming, fixture design, tooling development, and precision machining processes
- Strong understanding of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and production process development
- Experience integrating electromechanical assemblies into production environments
- Familiarity with GD&T, tolerance stack analysis, CMM inspection, and precision measurement techniques
- Experience collaborating with design engineering, quality, production, and supply chain organizations
- Proficiency with CAD tools, PLM systems, ERP systems, and manufacturing documentation workflows
Skills
Required:Manufacturing process developmentDFM (Design for Manufacturability)CAM programmingFixture/tooling designQuality systems & SPCCross-functional collaborationGD&T and precision measurement
Nice to have:Lean/Six Sigma or CIProject ownership on NPI
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 Oct 4, 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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