1X Technologies
Prototype Engineer - 3D Printing
$100K–$130K
San Carlos, CA · On-site · Full-time · Posted Sep 24, 2026
- Experience
- Hands-on experience is required; no specific number of years stated.
About the job
Operates and maintains the 3D-printing and prototyping lab, supporting engineers with printing, hands-on prototyping, and a safe, organized, well-stocked workspace.
What you'll do
- Coordinate lab requests and provide end-to-end 3D-printing support, from file preparation through post-processing and part handover.
- Maintain lab equipment, inventory, tools, organization, and safe working practices.
- Help engineers with practical prototyping tasks and ensure the lab is ready to use.
What they ask for
- Hands-on experience with 3D printing and prototyping, or equivalent trade or technician experience.
- Proficiency in print preparation, printer operation, troubleshooting, and post-processing.
- Ability to work from CAD files and engineering drawings.
- Experience keeping a shared lab or workshop organized, stocked, and ready to use; working knowledge of safe lab practices, equipment care, and material handling.
Nice to have
- Experience with robotics, actuation systems, or tightly integrated electromechanical products; Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) printing.
- Experience maintaining 3D printers and shared prototyping equipment; CAD literacy or other fabrication skills.
Pay
$100,000 - $130,000 USD base salary
Tools
3D printing, CAD, Multi Jet Fusion (MJF)
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