Quality Engineer, Manufacturing
Location: Hayward, CA (on-site)
About 1X
We’re an AI and robotics company based in Palo Alto, California, on a mission to build a truly abundant society through general-purpose robots capable of performing any kind of work autonomously.
We believe that to truly understand the world and grow in intelligence, humanoid robots must live and learn alongside us. That’s why we’re focused on developing friendly home robots designed to integrate seamlessly into everyday life.
We’re looking for curious, driven, and passionate people who want to help shape the future of robotics and AI. If this mission excites you, we’d be thrilled to hear from you and explore how you might contribute to our journey.
Responsibilities
Develop end-to-end quality strategies for robot manufacturing, from subassemblies to full systems
Conduct PFMEA to identify failure modes and enhance test coverage and process robustness
Work with test and firmware engineers to integrate quality checks into manufacturing workflows
Analyze test data to monitor station yields and identify root causes of failures
Collaborate with design teams to implement quality improvements at both component and system levels
Lead Design of Experiments (DOE) to establish optimized pass/fail limits and improve test accuracy
Evaluate test station performance and scalability across different production sites
Document quality plans, testing procedures, and data-driven corrective actions
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field
3+ years of experience in electromechanical hardware testing in a manufacturing environment
Familiarity with PCBA testing, IMU calibration, actuator and sensor validation, or end-of-line system testing
Strong knowledge of PFMEA, Gage R&R, and statistical data analysis
Experience working with test hardware (e.g. power supplies, CAN tools, actuators) in production environments
Self-starter with strong time management skills and attention to detail
Proficient in technical documentation and cross-functional communication
Nice to have: experience with autonomous or humanoid robotic systems; exposure to scalable test systems across multiple manufacturing sites; background in startup or fast-paced hardware development environments
Benefits & Compensation
Salary Range: $90,000 – $150,000
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience in electromechanical hardware testing in a manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with PCBA testing, IMU calibration, actuator and sensor validation, or end-of-line system testing
- Strong knowledge of PFMEA, Gage R&R, and statistical data analysis
- Experience working with test hardware in production environments
What We Do
1X is a leader in humanoid robotics, creating humanoid robots for the home as a first step in developing general purpose robots 1X’s mission is to create an abundance of labor through safe, intelligent humanoids that work alongside people.
