Robotics Materials & Process Engineer

1X; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 243,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

1X, located in San Carlos, CA, is seeking a Materials and Process Engineer to develop scalable manufacturing processes for advanced materials used in humanoid robots. The successful candidate will ensure novel materials achieve high performance and can be manufactured consistently and economically.

The role demands expertise in materials processing, a strong experimental mindset, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams. A competitive compensation range of $142,000 - $243,100 plus equity is offered, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industry or postdoctoral experience focused on materials processing.
• Hands-on experience with materials such as elastomers and composites.
• Experience with fabrication techniques including molding and thermoforming.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize fabrication processes for soft materials.
• Transition material technologies from lab concepts to production.
• Improve consistency and throughput in manufacturing processes.

Skills

Materials processing and manufacturing science

Experimental mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

First-principles problem solving

Education

MSc or PhD in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Polymer processing techniques

3D printing

Job description

1X, located in San Carlos, CA, is seeking a Materials and Process Engineer to develop scalable manufacturing processes for advanced materials used in humanoid robots. The successful candidate will ensure novel materials achieve high performance and can be manufactured consistently and economically.

The role demands expertise in materials processing, a strong experimental mindset, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams. A competitive compensation range of $142,000 - $243,100 plus equity is offered, along with comprehensive benefits.