Head of Production Test Engineering

Since 2015, 1X has been pioneering the development of advanced humanoid robots for household use. Our mission is to create an abundant supply of labor via safe, intelligent humanoids. We solve complex robotics challenges with a world-class team and a vertically integrated approach, designing and producing all robot components in-house, from motor coils to AI.

As Head of Production Test Engineering, you will take a hands-on leadership role in building test infrastructure, developing hardware and software for automated testbeds, and defining in-line validation procedures. You will own the end-to-end production test strategy, ensuring that all components—PCBs, actuators, sensors, and full robot systems—are rigorously tested at scale. You will lead a team of 6–10 engineers across electronics, software, and test engineering disciplines, driving excellence in test coverage, automation, and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive production test strategy for PCBs, actuators, sensors, and complete robotic subsystems.

• Design, build, and deploy automated testbeds (hardware + software) to validate electromechanical assemblies in production.

• Architect test automation frameworks, including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), software-in-the-loop (SIL), and end-of-line (EOL) testing.

• Develop custom test fixtures for PCB and system-level validation, integrating data acquisition, power analysis, and fault detection.

• Write test automation software (Python, C++, LabVIEW, or similar) for real-time monitoring, diagnostics, and data analytics.

• Optimize test coverage and efficiency, balancing throughput, reliability, and cost in a fast-moving production environment.

• Lead debugging and root cause analysis for production failures, collaborating with manufacturing, hardware, and software teams.

• Recruit, mentor, and manage a team of 6–10 engineers, fostering technical excellence and operational efficiency.

• Define best practices and workflows for test automation, data tracking, and continuous improvement.