--- title: 'Assembly Technician - Robot Hands at 1X' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/assembly-technician-robot-hands-1x-san-carlos-pmapx1q19zx9' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-18' --- # Assembly Technician - Robot Hands at 1X - **Company:** [1X](https://feeny.ai/companies/1x) - **Location:** San Carlos, CA - **Compensation:** $30–$40/hr - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-10-14 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-18 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/1x/22ceee24-fb24-4666-a4e7-05eca233bd24 ## Job description Role Name: Assembly Technician, Hands Team Department: Production, Hands Location: San Carlos Shift: Day Shift (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM) or Swing Shift (3:00 PM – 11:30 PM) ## About 1X We're building humanoid robots that work in home – doing the chores, handling the tasks, and giving people their time back. Simple, but it's not. To do this right, we have to solve robotics, AI, manufacturing – at the same time, at scale, in a form factor that has to be safe enough to live with your family. If you're inspired by this, you'll thrive here. We've been at this since 2014 and we're at the point where the hard problems are behind us and the hard work is in front of us. NEO is our flagship – a home robot designed to move, learn, and operate in the real world alongside real people. We're not demoing it – we're shipping it. We're excited to meet you, if this excites you. If you've spent your career working on problems that matter and want to see them actually reach the world – this is that moment. We're scaling, we're hiring with intention, and we need people who want to build something that will genuinely change how humans spend their time – safely creating abundance for all. ## About the Team The Hands team builds the most dexterous part of NEO – the hands that pick up cups, fold laundry, and turn doorknobs in real homes. Every subassembly we ship is built to micron-level precision because the difference between a robot that helps and a robot that frustrates comes down to how well its hands work. Without this team, NEO can't do its job – and 1X can't deliver on the mission. ## Your Charter Build the precision electromechanical subassemblies that give NEO the dexterity to work alongside people. Every motor, encoder, PCB, and harness you assemble is a direct contribution to 1X's mission of creating an abundant supply of physical labor through safe, intelligent humanoids. The quality of your work decides whether the robots we ship can be trusted in someone's home. ## Key Outcomes - Build hand subassemblies to spec with zero defects passed downstream – micron-level tolerances, sub-M2 fasteners, ESD-sensitive components, fine-pitch connectors - Hit shift production targets without compromising quality – own your station's output, uptime, and conformance - Catch and document defects, process deviations, and material issues at the workstation before they reach the next station - Maintain complete, accurate build logs and inspection data for every unit you touch - Drive continuous improvement on your line – surface issues, propose fixes, and partner with engineering and the opposite shift to keep the line moving ## Key Competencies - Fine motor precision and steady hands – you can work confidently with parts smaller than M2 fasteners, hour after hour - Quality-first mindset – you'd rather flag a problem and fix it than ship it and hope - Strong drawing literacy – you read engineering specs and detailed work instructions and build to them independently - Calm under repetition – you do detailed, focused work for full shifts without losing accuracy - Clear communicator – especially across shift handoffs, with quality, and with engineering ## Minimum Requirements - 3+ years in precision electromechanical assembly, micro assembly, or similar fine-component manufacturing (humanoid robotics, medical devices, aerospace actuators, consumer electronics internals, optical assemblies) - Hands-on experience assembling miniature components – small motors, gearboxes, encoders, PCBs, and fine-pitch connectors - Proficiency with precision hand tools, calibrated torque instruments at low values (~1 Nm), and dimensional inspection tools (micrometers, pin gauges, dial indicators, calipers, or similar) - Working knowledge of ESD handling procedures and controlled-environment protocols - Reliable attendance and the ability to work scheduled shifts consistently in a team environment - Professional-level English proficiency (written and verbal) ## Preferred Skills - MES or ERP experience (Odoo, SAP, or similar) for production tracking and work order management - Background in robotic, actuator, gearbox, or servo assembly - Soldering experience (through-hole or SMT rework) - Familiarity with thermal compounds or adhesives (Loctite, etc.) and comfort working near thermal processing equipment - Experience with vision inspection systems or digital measurement tools - Firmware flashing or programming of embedded components - Functional testing of PCBs, small motors, or encoders (continuity checks, run-in, performance validation) - Lean manufacturing, 5S, or continuous improvement experience Physical Requirements - Able to sit or stand at a workstation for extended periods performing fine detail work - Able to lift up to 30 lbs occasionally - Sufficient vision (corrected or uncorrected) to inspect miniature components and read fine markings at close range What does a successful 1X Team Member look like Team members at 1X who thrive here are builders. They move fast, own their work completely, and treat time like it's the one thing you can't get back – because it is. They say what they mean, finish what they start, and hold themselves to a standard before anyone has to ask. We push each other to be better, and we do it with honesty and respect. ## Compensation Range $30.00/hr – $40.00/hr + Equity ## Benefits - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage - Generous paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave - 401(k) plan with company match (100% on the first 3% of contributions, 50% on the next 2%) - Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) options - Commuter benefits (transit and parking) - Short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, financial, and personal support - Onsite snacks and catered lunches ## 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, justice system impact, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. ## About 1X ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: 1X develops general-purpose humanoid robots for home and industrial environments, combining AI and hardware to automate everyday tasks. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series B funding stage) - **Headquarters**: Palo Alto, California, United States - **Founded**: 2015 - **Founders**: Bernt Øyvind Børnich ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Robotics Engineering / Artificial Intelligence - **Target customers**: B2C (home consumers via NEO) and B2B/Enterprise (industrial tasks via EVE) - **Mission**: Build a truly abundant society through general-purpose robots capable of performing any kind of work autonomously, allowing humans to focus on what they love. ## Products & Services - **NEO**: A friendly home humanoid robot designed to integrate seamlessly into daily life and handle chores. Currently in early access after the NEO Beta (2024) and NEO Gamma (2025) iterations. [1x.tech](https://www.1x.tech/about) - **EVE**: A wheeled industrial humanoid deployed in factories worldwide for autonomous industrial tasks. [1x.tech](https://www.1x.tech/about) - **Revo1**: A high-torque-to-weight drive servo motor inspired by human tendon actuation, used in 1X robots. [1x.tech](https://www.1x.tech/about) - **1X World Model**: A physics-grounded video model that enables NEO to learn autonomously from text or voice commands. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/1x-technologies) ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed - **Key Metric**: Total funding of $169M as of mid-2026, with a $100M Series B led by EQT Ventures in January 2024. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/1x-technologies) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: EQT Ventures (lead), plus other investors in secondary rounds. Acquired Kind Humanoid in January 2025. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/1x-technologies) - **Growth Signals**: - Headcount grew 121.2% YoY to 394 employees. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/1x-technologies) - Full-scale production of NEO began in Hayward, CA, with capacity to build 10,000 units per year. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/1x-technologies) - New Palo Alto HQ consolidated teams from Sunnyvale and Moss, Norway. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/1x-technologies) - Appointed Mohi Khansari as Head of Robot Learning (January 2026) and Vikram Kothari as VP of Operations (August 2025). [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/1x-technologies) ## Competitive Advantages - **Vertical integration**: Owns manufacturing in Hayward (U.S.) and Moss (Norway), controlling the full production stack. - **Proprietary hardware**: Revo1 servo motor offers world-leading torque-to-weight ratio, enabling flexible, low-gear-ratio robotics. - **AI-first approach**: The 1X World Model allows robots to learn physical tasks via simulation and self-supervised video prediction, reducing need for manual programming. - **Early home deployment**: NEO is one of the first humanoid robots entering private homes, giving 1X real-world data and feedback loops. ## Strategic Focus - Scaling NEO production and expanding early access to more households across the U.S. - Enhancing AI capabilities through the World Model and reinforcement learning (e.g., Redwood mobility controller). - Building a robust supply chain and service network for home robots. - Continuing enterprise deployments of EVE while shifting emphasis to the consumer market. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Fast-paced, mission-driven environment focused on building humanoid robots that coexist with humans. Strong emphasis on AI, hardware, and real-world impact. - **Work model**: Likely on-site for hardware and AI roles (multiple offices in Palo Alto, San Carlos, Sunnyvale, Hayward, and Moss). Some software roles may offer flexibility. - **Notable perks**: Opportunity to work on cutting-edge robotics and AI, contribute to a product (NEO) that is already entering homes, and be part of a rapidly scaling company with strong funding. - **Engineering culture**: High concentration of talent from Tesla, Apple, Google, and SpaceX. Active research in biomechanics, reinforcement learning, and simulation. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/1x-technologies) - **Open roles**: 65+ positions listed on the careers page across AI, hardware, software, operations, and manufacturing. [1x.tech](https://www.1x.tech/careers) ## Sources 1. [1x.tech](https://www.1x.tech/about) 2. [1x.tech](https://www.1x.tech/careers) 3. 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