1x Mechanical Engineer - Prototyping owns end-to-end development of physical products and prototypes supporting the NEO robot ecosystem. This role involves design, fabrication, testing, and iteration of mechanical prototypes and products.
Responsibilities
Deliver functional, validated prototypes and products from concept through fabrication and testing
Independently drive multiple projects simultaneously, establishing requirements and execution plans
Develop practical mechanical designs for rapid prototyping and transition to manufacturing
Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, machine shops, vendors, and fabrication resources
Identify issues through hands-on testing and iteration to improve design performance, reliability, and usability
Qualification
Portfolio demonstrating prototypesExperience working with machine shopsExperience developing consumer productsExposure to electrical
Preferred
Portfolio demonstrating prototypes, products, or hardware projects you have personally designed and built.
Experience working with machine shops, contract manufacturers, and other external fabrication partners.
Hands-on experience with rapid prototyping processes such as 3D printing, machining, sheet metal, casting, or other fabrication methods.
Experience developing consumer products, accessories, or products intended for real-world customer use.
Exposure to electrical, manufacturing, or other multidisciplinary engineering work beyond mechanical design.
What does a successful 1X Team Member look like:
Team members at 1X who thrive here are builders. They move fast, own their work completely, and treat time like it’s the one thing you can’t get back - because it is. They say what they mean, finish what they start, and hold themselves to a standard before anyone has to ask. We push each other to be better, and we do it with honesty and respect.
