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1X · 8 hours ago

Mechanical Engineering Technician

positionPalo Alto, California, United States
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level
money$35/hr - $70/hr

1X is a company that builds humanoid robots that work alongside people to solve labor shortages and create abundance. The Mechanical Engineering Technician will disassemble, diagnose, repair, and reassemble complex humanoid robot components, directly influencing design improvements and reliability enhancements.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingRobotics
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Responsibilities

Perform precision disassembly and repair of micro-scale mechanical assemblies
Rework delicate components requiring sub-millimeter precision
Diagnose mechanical failures using hands-on inspection and diagnostic tools
Conduct functional testing and validate repaired components to exact standards
Collaborate with engineers to document failures and recommend design updates
Create detailed technical documentation for repair procedures and assembly sequences

Qualification

Mechanical assemblyPrecision hand toolsMeasurement toolsTroubleshootingTechnical documentationManual dexterityClear communication

Required

Hands-on experience with precise mechanical work (electronics repair, mechanical assembly, watchmaking, or similar)
Manual dexterity and skill with intricate assemblies
Experience with precision hand tools (fine crimping, pinning, fastening)
Proficiency in using measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, gauge pins)
Basic command-line or terminal experience for diagnostics
Strong troubleshooting instincts and attention to detail
Ability to work methodically through complex repair processes
Comfortable performing physical tasks including setup and post-processing
Able to work on-site in Palo Alto full-time
Clear communicator with the ability to relay findings to engineering teams

Benefits

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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Trends of Total Sponsorships
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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2026-01-16
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2026-01-16
TechCrunch
Neo humanoid maker 1X releases world model to help bots learn what they see
2026-01-15
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