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1X · 2 months ago

Mechanical Engineer (All Levels)

positionPalo Alto, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry, Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
money$110K/yr - $240K/yr

1X is a company that builds humanoid robots to address labor shortages and create abundance. They are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, prototype, and deliver electromechanical systems for their robots, overseeing subsystems from concept to production.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingRobotics
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Design mechanical parts and electromechanical subsystems (frames, limbs, joints, power transmission systems, etc)
Perform structural FEA to reach optimum stiffness to weight ratio and achieve our fatigue life criteria
Select and integrate motors, sensors, PCBAs, cabling…
DFx: manufacturability, assembly, cost, serviceability
Build and break prototypes, iterate quickly

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringCAD software fluencyStructural mechanicsStructural FEAPrototyping skillsBearing selectionRobotics experienceConsumer hardware productionAnsysInjection moldingDie castingMachining

Required

BS/MS Mechanical Engineering
CAD software fluency
Strong fundamentals of structural mechanics
Hands-on prototyping skills
Structural FEA and G&T experience
Extensive bearing selection experience

Preferred

Robotics or consumer hardware volume production
Ansys, injection molding, die casting, machining

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays

Company

1X

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1X is an engineering and robotics company that develops humanoid robots designed to work alongside humans.
dateFounded in 2014
location
Moss, Ostfold, NOR
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://www.1x.tech

H1B Sponsorship

1X has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (16)
2024 (3)
2023 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$136.49M
Key Investors
EQT VenturesOpenAI Startup Fund
2025-07-07Series B
2024-01-11Series B· $99.94M
2024-01-11Secondary Market

Recent News

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2026-01-13
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