1X · 3 months ago
Senior Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer, Soft Cover Team
Palo Alto, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $170K/yr
5+ years exp1X is an AI and robotics company based in Palo Alto, California, dedicated to building general-purpose robots capable of performing work autonomously. They are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer to design, prototype, and industrialize protective and damping structures for robots, ensuring designs transition from prototype to mass production.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingRobotics
Responsibilities
Own subsystem design for robot covers: panels, seams, closures, articulated bellows, flexible hinges, padding, and abrasion/impact layers
Developing materials stackups (foams, silicone, TPU, TPA are most important. 3d knit and coated fabrics)
Prototypes rapidly focus on injection and over molding
Architect IP-rated solutions (e.g., IP54–IP66) for dust/water ingress at moving joints; design gaiters/boots and seal interfaces to hard tooling
Deliver a robot cover system that achieves target IP rating, endurance cycles, service time and meeting mass manufacturing standard
Develop materials stackups (TPU films, silicone-coated fabrics, aramids, UHMWPE/Dyneema, PTFE membranes, 3D knit, spacer mesh, stretch wovens, foams)
Model and analyze in CAD/FEA for fit-up, tolerance, drape, and fatigue; run design experiments for wear-life, UV/chemical exposure, and laundering/cleaning
Collaborate cross‑functionally with Mech/EE/FW/ID/Manufacturing to maintain interfaces, routing, thermal paths, and ESD/EMI strategies
Author clear documentation: drawings, BOMs, specs, test methods, work instructions; manage ECOs through release
Scale production with vendors, select and qualify softgoods CMs; bring-up tooling/fixtures; perform FAIs and process capability (SPC/CPK) checks
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, especially involving precision mechanical or electromechanical assemblies
Strong understanding of design for manufacturability (DFM) and experience integrating electromechanical systems
Familiarity with measurement techniques and standards such as GD&T, tolerance stack analysis, CMM or other high‑precision inspection methods
Solid collaboration skills across engineering disciplines, supply chain, QA, and production teams
Exposure to high‑mix, low‑volume environments with frequent design iteration
Knowledge or experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, continuous improvement strategies
Proficiency with CAD tools (Onshape or Solidworks), PLM/ERP systems, and manufacturing documentation
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays
Company
1X
1X is an engineering and robotics company that develops humanoid robots designed to work alongside humans.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$136.49MKey Investors
EQT VenturesOpenAI Startup Fund
2025-07-07Series B
2024-01-11Series B· $99.94M
2024-01-11Secondary Market
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