1X Technologies
Mechanical Engineer - Actuators
$175K–$285K
San Carlos, CA · On-site · Full-time · Posted Jul 23, 2026
- Experience
- 7 - 10 years of experience in mechanical design, product development, or a related engineering role.
- Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
About the job
Designs and integrates mechanical actuator systems for humanoid robots, taking designs from concept through testing and production readiness.
What you'll do
- Design and release actuator components and assemblies, including CAD models, drawings, BOMs, and tolerance definitions.
- Prototype, test, troubleshoot, and refine actuator hardware to improve performance, durability, and reliability.
- Integrate mechanical, electrical, sensing, and electromagnetic components and support production scale-up.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
- Strong proficiency with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Onshape, Inventor, or equivalent.
- Experience creating production-quality engineering drawings and mechanical documentation.
- Strong understanding of tolerances, fits, materials, and mechanical design fundamentals; hands-on prototype assembly, testing, and hardware iteration experience.
Nice to have
- Experience developing robotic actuators, motors, or other electromechanical systems.
- Familiarity with electric motors, magnets, laminations, air gaps, encoders, or electromagnetic components.
Pay
$175K – $285K USD base salary
Tools
SolidWorks, Onshape, Inventor
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