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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Operations Manager Robot Services - PM - **Company:** 1X Technologies AS - **Location:** San Carlos, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $145,000.0 - $175,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Reliability Engineering, Robotic Automation Software, Break Fix, Reliability of Systems - **Published:** May 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f9d5e4a8c7d84fdb ## About the Role Do you have experience in Team management?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Strong hands-on troubleshooting capability across complex electromechanical systems * Ability to lead technical teams in fast-paced, high-growth operational environments * Deep operational instincts with experience building scalable repair or maintenance workflows * Excellent root cause analysis and structured problem-solving skills * Comfortable operating both strategically and tactically - from process development to hands-on repair work on the floor, * 4-6+ years of experience in electromechanical repair, maintenance, sustaining engineering, or related technical operations environments * Proven experience leading technical teams in manufacturing, robotics, automotive, aerospace, or other high-reliability industries * Strong experience troubleshooting and repairing complex hardware systems * Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, rapidly evolving startup environments * Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline preferred, but not required Preferred Skills * Experience supporting robotics, autonomous systems, EV platforms, or aviation systems * Background in depot operations or medium-to-high volume repair environments * Familiarity with reliability engineering concepts, failure analysis, and structured root cause methodologies * Experience working within traceability-driven or safety-critical operational environments * Exposure to scaling repair or refurbishment operations from prototype to production volume ## Description The Maintenance & Repair Operations team is responsible for keeping robotic systems operating reliably as we scale from prototype development into higher-volume deployment. The team sits at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, quality, and field operations - closing critical feedback loops between hardware performance and product improvement. This group plays a direct role in improving robot reliability, operational readiness, and scalability across the entire lifecycle of our systems. Your Charter As the PM Operations Manager, Service, you will lead the PM shift of our internal Maintenance & Repair Operations organization. You'll own the execution and scaling of repair operations for complex electromechanical robotic systems - from intake and diagnostics through repair, validation, and return-to-service. This role is critical to ensuring system reliability, operational throughput, and rapid feedback into engineering as 1X scales humanoid robot production and deployment. You'll operate as both a hands-on technical leader and an operational builder, developing the processes, standards, and team needed to support a rapidly growing robotics operation. Key Outcomes * Build and lead a high-performing PM shift repair and maintenance operation supporting robotic system reliability at scale * Establish scalable workflows for diagnostics, repair, validation, failure tracking, and return-to-service processes * Drive measurable improvements in repair turnaround time, repeat failure reduction, and operational throughput * Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to improve product reliability and serviceability * Develop and mentor a growing team of repair technicians and diagnostic/service engineers across both hourly and salaried functions ## Related Videos - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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