What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Technician position at 1X Technologies AS?
Shift: Day Shift, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Shift: Swing Shift, 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Location: Hayward or San Carlos, CA (on-site)
About 1X
We build humanoid robots that work alongside people to solve labor shortages and create abundance.
The Role
As a Manufacturing Engineering Technician, you will provide hands-on support for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes across mechanical and electrical assemblies. You will work closely with Manufacturing Engineers, Design Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to ensure reliable, scalable, and high-quality builds. This role spans machining, assembly, automation, and wire harness manufacturing, supporting both new product introduction and full-rate production.
You Will
Assist Manufacturing Engineers in developing and refining manufacturing processes for robotic mobility, control components, and wire harness assemblies
Set up and support machining, assembly, harness build, and test operations according to released process documentation
Provide daily hands-on production floor support, troubleshooting issues such as tool wear, misalignment, surface finish concerns, assembly variability, connector seating, pin damage, shielding, grounding, and crimp quality
Perform continuity, isolation, hipot, and functional testing of harness assemblies and support validation of high-current and sensitive signal circuits
Maintain and validate fixtures, harness boards, automated cells, robotic equipment, and test stations
Support implementation of engineering change orders (ECOs) and validate revisions through first article inspections and pilot builds
Collect and analyze production and test data to support SPC, yield tracking, scrap reduction, and quality monitoring initiatives
Participate in root cause investigations and corrective action implementation
Assist in prototype builds, pilot runs, and production ramp activities, documenting lessons learned
Identify opportunities to improve cycle time, workflow efficiency, material flow, and overall manufacturing safety
Serve as a technical resource for operators, harness assemblers, and production technicians
Must Have
Hands-on experience supporting manufacturing, assembly, machining, or wire harness production environments
Experience troubleshooting mechanical and/or electrical production issues
Familiarity with interpreting work instructions, technical drawings, and build documentation
Experience performing inspections, in-process verification, or production testing
Understanding of crimping, connector assembly, harness routing, or precision mechanical assembly
Ability to support implementation of engineering changes and validate new revisions
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to escalate complex technical issues appropriately
Ability to work cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Design, Quality, and Production teams
Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality production standards
Benefits & Compensation
Salary Range: $30 - $50 per hour
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays
Equal Opportunity Employer
1X is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Salary : $30 - $50