1X Technologies
Softgoods Development Technician
San Carlos, CA · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 12, 2026
- Experience
- 0-3 years; internships, vocational training, apprenticeships, or relevant personal projects count.
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalent; or equivalent practical experience. Technical certificate, associate degree, or trade training is a plus.
About the job
Build and document softgoods prototypes, samples, and fixtures for humanoid robots, performing hands-on fabrication and assembly while learning toward greater engineering or manufacturing ownership.
What you'll do
- Build prototypes, samples, and fixtures to specification; perform cut-and-sew, bonding, lamination, and assembly.
- Prepare materials, maintain tools and equipment, and keep the prototyping space organized, safe, and production-ready.
- Document measurements, processes, and results, and collaborate with engineers and designers.
What they ask for
- Hands-on aptitude and precision in fabrication work.
- Basic understanding of measurement, tolerances, and part fit and assembly.
- Solid grounding in CAD, including navigating 3D models and translating drawings into physical parts.
- High school diploma or equivalent; or equivalent practical experience.
Nice to have
- Cut-and-sew, sewing machine operation, or pattern work.
- Experience with adhesives, bonding, lamination, tools, shop practices, drawings, CAD tools, or softgoods materials.
Pay
$38.94/hr - $47.60/hr USD base salary; equity offered, amount not stated.
Tools
CAD
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