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Manufacturing Process Engineer, Hands

San Carlos, CA💼 Full-time💰 $148,000–$148,000🗓 2026-08-21 → 2026-09-26

Core

Develop, qualify, and sustain assembly and test processes for 1X's flagship humanoid robot hands, transforming prototypes into repeatable, high-yield production systems.

Role type

Manufacturing Process Engineer (Hardware)

Builds

Robotic hands for home use

Domain

Robotics / Consumer Electronics / Manufacturing

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

DOE, SPC, MSA/GR&R, process capability analysis, root cause analysis, DFM/DFA/DFT, tolerance analysis, statistical quality tools

Preferred skills

Six Sigma Black Belt, automated assembly, machine vision, precision dispense, MES systems, lean manufacturing

Technologies

DOE, SPC, MSA/GR&R, MES

Responsibilities

Own assembly process development from prototype through production ramp; Develop and qualify processes, fixtures, and test methods; Improve first-pass yield, cycle time, OEE, and cost; Drive defects to root cause and implement corrective actions; Influence product design through DFM/DFA/DFT and mistake-proofing

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC

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