Hardware Technician - Hands

1X; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 35,762 - 66,758; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

1x is in search of an experienced Hardware Technician based in San Carlos, California. This role involves partnering with various engineering disciplines to design and fabricate electromechanical prototypes that drive innovation in robotic hand development.

The ideal candidate will possess over 5 years of experience in hardware development, expertise in electrical debugging and testing, and hands-on skills with CAD tools and prototyping equipment.

Benefits include competitive hourly pay, health insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in hardware development related to robotics or consumer electronics.
• Hands-on experience with electrical testing equipment.
• Strong capability in CAD tools for creating engineering designs.

Responsibilities

• Partner with engineering teams to enhance product development.
• Debug PCBAs and conduct firmware flashing.
• Design and assemble prototypes for robotic systems.

Skills

Electrical debugging & testing

Scripting

Rapid mechanical prototyping

Problem-solving skills

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Oscilloscopes

CNC machines

3D printers

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Hardware Technician to join the Hands team. In this role, you will work closely with all hardware and software disciplines to design, fabricate, and test electromechanical prototypes, helping accelerate product development and innovation. You will leverage your broad expertise in electrical debugging & testing, scripting, and rapid mechanical prototyping to build and test functional parts and assemblies that integrate into our robotic hand systems.

Responsibilities

• Partner with EE, FW, and MEs to accelerate development cycles for our robotic hand.
• Debug and test PCBAs on initial bring-up and validation, flash firmware, and perform component rework when needed.
• Design, fabricate, and assemble custom mechanical prototypes, including structural components, enclosures, joints, and mechanisms for robotic systems.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to ensure smooth integration of prototypes into the overall system design.
• Perform hands‑on assembly and testing of prototypes to validate fit, function, and performance under real-world conditions.
• Document your work by creating drawings, assembly guides, and test reports to support future development and scalability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in robotics, automotive, consumer electronics hardware development organizations.
• Experience with electrical testing equipment like oscilloscopes, power supplies, and data logging.
• Experience with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or Onshape for creating 3D models and engineering drawings.
• Strong hands‑on experience with 3D printers, CNC machines, laser cutters, manual machining tools, and hand tools.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and a creative, hands‑on approach to hardware development.
• Experience creating detailed documentation, including assembly guides and test procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with robotic systems and mechatronic assemblies.
• Experience in designing custom test rigs for component validation.
• Understanding of data acquisition systems and test automation tools.

Benefits & Compensation

• Hourly Pay Range: $25.96 - 48.46
• 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.