Sunnyvale, California

Materials Engineer

Target start date: Immediately. Relocation provided.

Since its founding in 2015, 1X has been at the forefront of developing advanced humanoid robots designed for household use. Our mission is to create an abundant supply of labor via safe, intelligent humanoids.
We strive for excellence in all we do, solving some of the hardest problems in robotics with the world’s most talented individuals. Every part of our robots is designed and produced in-house—from motor coils to AI—reflecting our vertically integrated approach. At 1X, you’ll own real projects, be recognized for your achievements, and rewarded based on merit.
We believe the best work is done when collaborating and therefore require in-person presence in our office locations.

As we scale from research and development to full-scale manufacturing, we are looking for a Materials Engineer.

Why this job is exciting

Every day is different! You will get to

  • help engineering parts and assemblies for our humanoid robot NEO

  • work in a nascent industry and shape the future of humanoid robots

  • gain experience with cutting edge technology and improve all aspects of your technical skills

  • collaborate with engineers from different robotics disciplines 

  • thrive in an inclusive, supportive, and global culture

Within one month, you will…

  • Get up to speed with the design of our humanoid robot NEO

  • Familiarize yourself with internal processes and development methodologies

Within three months, you will…

  • Establish methodologies for selecting the right material for each application

  • Involve yourself, together with our Supply Chain team, with suppliers to source parts that meet the material specifications set by the R&D Engineering team and you

  • Work with the testing team to build a material dataset for the materials with which NEO is built

Within one year, you will…

  • Lead the research of high-end materials to enable meeeting the lightweight, reliability and cost requirements of the product

  • Own Design for Manufacturing activities across the company

Responsibilities

  • Develop 1X's material capabilitites end-to-end (from research to testing and production)
  • Research and specify metal alloys for low and high volume production
  • Define Design for Manufacturing guidelines for die casting, forging, etc. with the R&D Engineering team
  • Work closely with the Supply Chain team to ensure engineering specifications are met

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