1X · 8 hours ago
Senior Failure Analysis Engineer
Hayward, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$176K/yr - $204K/yr
5+ years exp1X is an AI and robotics company on a mission to build a truly abundant society through general-purpose robots. They are seeking a highly experienced Senior Failure Analysis Engineer to lead hardware failure investigations across robotic systems and establish world-class failure analysis capabilities.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingRobotics
Responsibilities
Perform mechanical cross sectioning for hardware failure analysis
Conduct optical inspection and microscopy (Keyence experience preferred)
Perform and interpret CT X-ray and 2D X-ray analysis (VGStudio experience preferred)
Perform FTIR analysis and interpret results
Perform Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) and interpret results
Disassemble Devices Under Test (DUTs) and perform systematic fault isolation
Set up and scale a hardware failure analysis laboratory, including equipment selection and workflows
Triage failures and develop clear Failure Analysis (FA) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Work cross-functionally with design, reliability, manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams to identify root causes of hardware failures
Drive component-level hardware failure analysis at supplier and vendor sites
Onboard and manage relationships with external failure analysis labs
Coordinate external FA requests and critically review and interpret third-party analysis results
Communicate findings, root causes, and recommendations through written reports and technical reviews
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5 years of experience in hardware failure analysis within automotive, consumer electronics, aerospace, robotics, or similar industries
Strong hands-on understanding of mechanical cross sectioning techniques
Working knowledge of optical microscopy, SEM/EDS, CT X-ray, FTIR, and Confocal Scanning Acoustic Microscopy (CSAM)
Advanced understanding of failure concepts and mechanisms, including fatigue, ductile vs. brittle fracture, adhesive vs. cohesive failure, contamination, intermetallic compounds, and corrosion
Demonstrated ability to independently drive complex failure investigations
Strong written and verbal communication skills to clearly present technical findings
Preferred
Experience with chemical and metallographic etching techniques
Experience with X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS)
Experience with Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) and Thermomechanical Analysis (TMA)
Experience with Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC)
Experience with mechanical testing equipment such as Instron and Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA)
Experience building or scaling a hardware failure analysis laboratory from the ground up
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
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2025-07-07Series B
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