Automation Engineer, 1X

Manufacturing

$135-165k

+ Stock options

Mid and Senior level

San Francisco Bay Area

More information about location

Office located in Hayward, CA

Humanoid robots for the home

Job no longer available

Humanoid robots for the home

501-1000 employees

B2BArtificial IntelligenceManufacturingRobotics

Job no longer available

$135-165k

+ Stock options

Mid and Senior level

San Francisco Bay Area

More information about location

Office located in Hayward, CA

501-1000 employees

B2BArtificial IntelligenceManufacturingRobotics

Company mission

To build a truly abundant society through general-purpose robots capable of performing any kind of work autonomously.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

4+ years of experience in designing, deploying, and maintaining production automation equipment and robotic systems
Strong background in mechanical, electrical, or controls engineering principles relevant to automation hardware
Proficiency with PLCs, vision systems, sensors, actuators, and integration of automation components
Ability to develop and refine work instructions, process sequences, and ensure high reliability and throughput
Strong troubleshooting skills and experience with root cause analysis of hardware and system failures
Capability to drive process and hardware improvements to scale production capacity
Experience with documentation of automation systems: schematics, layouts, operating procedures, and maintenance schedules
Experience supporting new product introductions with automation‑focused strategies

What the job involves

As an Automation Engineer in Manufacturing, you will design, deploy, and scale automation systems to enable efficient, reliable, and repeatable production of humanoid robots
You will collaborate across disciplines to ensure assembly, material handling, and end‑of‑line processes are optimized for quality, throughput, and safety
Your work will be essential for transforming prototype designs into scalable manufacturing at the Hayward facility
Design, implement, and maintain production automation equipment and robotic cells for assembly, joining, fastening, dispensing, testing, and packaging processes
Apply mechanical, electrical, and controls engineering principles to develop automation solutions that reduce cycle time, improve quality, and enhance safety
Collaborate with manufacturing, design, and controls teams to integrate sensors, actuators, PLCs, and vision systems into automated systems
Develop and refine process automation sequences and work instructions to ensure high reliability and throughput
Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize automation equipment, including performing root cause analyses of failures
Drive continuous improvement of automation hardware, tooling, and processes to scale production capacity
Create and maintain detailed documentation including schematics, layouts, code, operating procedures, and maintenance schedules
Support new product introduction by developing scalable automation strategies for new robot designs

Application process

Target start date: Immediately

Our take

The field of robotics has advanced massively in the last few years, to the point where androids no longer belong to the realm of science fiction. 1X, formerly known as Halodi Robotics, is developing androids capable of human-like movement and behaviour, to employ in workplaces and homes across the globe.

1X's androids are strong enough to move shipments but gentle enough to handle fragile items, making them ideal for work in retail storerooms or distribution centers. In addition, they are able to open doors and take elevators, meaning it is simple to fit them into workplaces without making large adjustments.

Its home models have perhaps had the most attention, as the media and public are intrigued by the idea of an "intelligent android assistant" for the home. Although the adoption of working androids is still in its early stages, 1X has certainly made a splash in the space and may well be one to watch as it helps to shape the future of robotics.

Steph

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

104% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (3.5)

Company

Company benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays

Company HQ

Old Palo Alto, Palo Alto, CA

Leadership

Bernt Børnich

(CEO & Founder)

Has worked as a Senior Development Engineer for Data Respons, Senior Consultant for Inmeta Crayon, and System Developer for Bring Dialogue.

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