1X Technologies

1X Technologies

Mechanical Engineer

San Carlos, CA

Sponsorship not specified$145k-$176kDetected 71 days ago
Product ManagementSolidWorksCATIACreoFEAGD&TRoboticsMechanical DesignHardware DesignCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingTolerance AnalysisActuators

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61Sponsors, lottery-bound
Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role90
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level IV)94
Fits your clock70

Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~61% per draw at Level IV). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.

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H-1B wage level

the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry

Level II · 2×
Level I$110,5101 entry
Level II$134,4932 entries
Level III$158,4543 entries
Level IV$182,4374 entries

$13,204 more — $158,454 — moves this role to Level III and 3 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.

Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $158,454 would place this position at wage Level III. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Mechanical Engineers" for prevailing-wage purposes.

DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.

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About the role

  • From precision mechanisms and structural components to integrated electromechanical assemblies, we transform ambitious concepts into reliable, manufacturable products.
  • Your work will directly shape the reliability, functionality, and manufacturability of the next generation of 1X robots.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound engineering trade-offs

Responsibilities

  • We're building humanoid robots that work in home - doing the chores, handling the tasks, and giving people their time back.
  • NEO is our flagship - a home robot designed to move, learn, and operate in the real world alongside real people.
  • We're scaling, we're hiring with intention, and we need people who want to build something that will genuinely change how humans spend their time - safely creating abundance for all.
  • Design and deliver the mechanical systems that bring humanoid robots from concept to production.
  • You will own mechanical components and assemblies throughout the product lifecycle-from early design and prototyping through testing, validation, and manufacturing.
  • Working across disciplines, you'll develop robust, manufacturable hardware that balances performance, durability, cost, and scalability while supporting rapid product iteration.
  • Design and release mechanical components and electromechanical assemblies that meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability requirements

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related engineering discipline
  • 1-2+ Experience designing mechanical systems, mechanisms, or electromechanical assemblies in a product development environment
  • Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, NX, CATIA, or similar
  • Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, materials, manufacturing processes, GD&T, and tolerance analysis
  • Experience applying engineering analysis methods including FEA, first-principles calculations, or validation testing
  • Familiarity with robotic hardware such as actuators, gear trains, bearings, sensors, cable routing, or related electromechanical systems
  • Experience creating engineering drawings, BOMs, specifications, and engineering change documentation
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment

Skills

  • Familiarity with manufacturing processes including machining, sheet metal, injection molding, die casting, or additive manufacturing
  • Experience supporting products from prototype development through production ramp
  • Knowledge of reliability testing, failure analysis, and root-cause investigations
  • Experience collaborating with suppliers and contract manufacturers
  • Familiarity with PLM systems and engineering change management processes
  • Excellent collaboration skills across multidisciplinary engineering teams

Compensation

  • $145,250 - $175,950 + Equity

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays

Company info

  • Deliver prototype and production-ready hardware through rapid design, testing, and iterative development cycles
  • Improve product performance by applying engineering analysis, validation testing, and data-driven design decisions
  • Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and cost optimization throughout product development
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams to resolve technical challenges and support production readiness
  • Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals with the ability to design practical, high-performance hardware
  • Hands-on engineering mindset with experience building, testing, and refining physical prototypes
  • High attention to detail with a commitment to delivering reliable, production-ready designs
  • We've been at this since 2014 and we're at the point where the hard problems are behind us and the hard work is in front of us.

Equal opportunity

  • 1X is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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