Senior Mechanical Engineer, Hands

Targeted start date: Immediately. Relocation provided.

Must-Haves

• Bachelors or higher education in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Biomechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, or related field
• Expert in CAD (Solidworks preferred)
• Experience working with surfacing, complex geometry, organic designs, or topology optimization
• Experience designing and building prototypes of mechanical linkages with several Degrees of Freedom
• Experience creating technical drawings using GD&T
• Experience with structural FEA (Ansys preferred)
  
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing techniques to ensure manufacturability for mid and high volume manufacturing
• Experience bringing complex products from concept to production
• Understanding of highly dynamic environments where balancing competing priorities and timelines is needed

Nice-To-Haves

• Experience in hand/end-effector design
• Knowledge of hand biomechanics
• Experience in designing robots, understanding of kinematics and dynamics of robotics systems
• Experience developing highly complex mechatronics systems with several Degrees of Freedom
• Experience with in casting/extrusion DFM
• Experience with FMEA
• Experience with electromechanical integration, including PCBs, sensors, motors etc.

We want to see your work! Candidates must submit a portfolio of their work in addition to their resume.

We seek the world's most talented individuals with a passion for inventing and building a more prosperous future. At 1X you'll get to own real projects and be rewarded for your achievements and output. We hire, recognize and reward based on merit. We believe the best work is done when collaborating and therefore require in-person presence.

Typical Interview Process

• Introductions - interviews to learn more about you and talk about 1X and the role

  • Interview with a member of the Talent Acquisition team

  • Hiring manager / senior team member / technical interview

• Team interviews - technical interviews and deep-dives with team members. May include a take home challenge, presentation or problem-solving exercise

  • Technical deep-dive conversation with a team member

  • Onsite interviews with team members

• Final Interview Stage - we move you to our final round

  • Expectation management with the hiring manager

  • We will conduct reference checks

  • Job offer conversation

Depending on the role and your background, additional interviews may be added.

You are also welcome to request additional conversations with anyone you would like to meet, but didn’t get to meet during the interview process.

Not sure if this is you?

Studies have shown that women are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet all qualifications. If you’re excited about this role, but you’re not sure if you qualify, apply anyway! You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Location

This position is based in Sunnyvale, California, USA, at our newly renovated AI headquarters. We offer visa sponsorship for exceptional candidates. Joining our team means becoming a valued member of one of the biggest brands in humanoid robotics, where you'll play a part in shaping the future of general purpose androids.

A value driven team

These are the ideas that express our team’s culture and how we work:

Be Nice

Collaboration is our driving force. Our team creates an open, trusting environment where everyone can be their most creative.

Stay Smart

A world-changing team needs the brightest minds in every discipline. This is where people come to work, learn, and grow to their full potential.

Make History

Everything we do gets us closer to one ambitious vision: general-purpose androids helping people around the globe. We believe what we build today will impact generations.

1X is an inclusive and equal-opportunity employer that values diversity. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected class. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don't hesitate to let us know during the interview process. We will do our best to accommodate your needs.

We're excited to have you on board!