1X Technologies
Prototype Technician
San Carlos, CA · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 22, 2026
- Experience
- 1–3 years.
About the job
Fabricate, inspect, and improve 3D-printed prototypes and fixtures for NEO, supporting design evaluation, assembly, and testing.
What you'll do
- Prepare, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot 3D printers; select materials and build parameters and complete post-processing.
- Create or modify prototype parts and simple fixtures in CAD, then inspect dimensions and support assembly checks and functional testing.
- Track build outcomes, document files and inspection results, and improve build reliability and turnaround.
What they ask for
- 1–3 years of hands-on experience in additive manufacturing, rapid prototyping, model making, or manufacturing, including regular 3D printing.
- Ability to prepare, slice, set up, and troubleshoot builds using at least one additive process, such as FDM/FFF or SLA, and perform routine printer maintenance.
- Working knowledge of a 3D CAD tool, basic part modifications, and interpreting drawings, dimensions, and mechanical fits.
- Experience with calipers or similar inspection tools, basic post-processing and assembly, and accurate records; ability to work on-site in San Carlos, CA.
Nice to have
- Experience with multiple additive processes and engineering polymers or resins.
- Familiarity with parametric CAD tools such as SolidWorks, NX, Creo, or Fusion; basic GD&T; fixture design; or robotics, automotive, or aerospace prototyping.
Pay
$35–$45 per hour (USD; hourly compensation; type not specified)
Tools
FDM/FFF, SLA, SLA/DLP, SLS, MJF, SolidWorks, NX, Creo
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