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# Hardware Technician - Hands

- **Company:** 1X, LLC
- **Location:** San Carlos, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $53,997.0 - $100,797.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 3D Printing, Computer-Aided Design, Automation of Tests, SolidWorks (CAD), Software Debugging, Firmware, Hardware Design, Rapid Prototyping Process, Robotic Automation Software, Scripting, Hardware Testing, Computer-augmented Design and Manufacturing
- **Published:** June 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=812ddf53546ce7b0

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Voltage testers?, * Strong hands-on fabrication and assembly skills across mechanical and electrical systems

 * Excellent troubleshooting abilities with the confidence to diagnose issues across hardware and integrated systems
 * Ability to move quickly while maintaining high standards for quality and attention to detail
 * Strong collaboration skills and comfort working closely with engineers across multiple disciplines
 * Ownership mindset with a willingness to take initiative and solve problems independently, * 5+ years of experience supporting hardware development in robotics, automotive, consumer electronics, or related industries
 * Experience using electrical test equipment including oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, and data acquisition tools
 * Proficiency with CAD software such as Onshape, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or equivalent
 * Strong hands-on experience with 3D printing, CNC machining, laser cutting, manual machining, and general fabrication tools
 * Experience documenting assembly processes, test procedures, and development activities, * Experience working with robotic systems, actuators, or mechatronic assemblies
 * Experience performing PCB bring-up, firmware flashing, component rework, and hardware validation
 * Experience designing and building custom test fixtures or validation rigs
 * Familiarity with data acquisition systems, automated testing, and scripting tools
 * Experience supporting rapid prototyping efforts in fast-paced product development environments

## Description

The Hands team is responsible for developing one of the most complex and important subsystems in humanoid robotics: dexterous manipulation. We design, prototype, test, and iterate rapidly to create robotic hands capable of interacting with the world safely, reliably, and with human-like precision.

Working across mechanical, electrical, firmware, controls, and software disciplines, the team moves quickly from concept to hardware, relying on rapid prototyping and hands-on experimentation to accelerate development., * Accelerate development cycles by delivering high-quality prototypes, assemblies, and hardware modifications on aggressive timelines

 * Support successful PCB and electromechanical bring-up through effective debugging, testing, and validation activities
 * Improve prototype quality and reliability by identifying issues early and providing actionable feedback to engineering teams
 * Build and maintain documentation that enables repeatable assembly, testing, and future design iterations
 * Support cross-functional teams by ensuring mechanical, electrical, and firmware systems integrate smoothly into robotic hand platforms


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