Reliability Engineer

Target start date: immediately.  Relocation provided.

Since its founding in 2015, 1X has been at the forefront of developing advanced humanoid robots designed for household use. Our mission is to create an abundant supply of labor via safe, intelligent humanoids. 

We strive for excellence in all we do, solving some of the hardest problems in robotics with the world’s most talented individuals. Every part of our robots is designed and produced in-house—from motor coils to AI—reflecting our vertically integrated approach. At 1X, you’ll own real projects, be recognized for your achievements, and rewarded based on merit.

As we scale from research and development to full-scale manufacturing, we are looking for a Reliability Engineer.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as the primary link between Service, Design, and Quality teams, collaborating to ensure reliability requirements are met, field insights are incorporated into design improvements, and products are maintainable and serviceable.

• Lead failure analysis investigations and drive corrective actions (e.g 8D, CAPA, DMAIC) to ensure failures are systematically documented, analyzed, and resolved. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify root causes, implement preventive measures, and improve product reliability.

• Collaborate with Service Engineering to analyze field service data, define key reliability KPIs (e.g., MTBF, failure rates, downtime), and drive targeted improvements to enhance uptime, product longevity, and overall system performance.

• Lead or support DFMEA activities, translating engineering design risks into mitigation priorities, including verification strategies, test methods and procedures.

• Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying areas for reliability enhancements without compromising safety or functionality.

• Establish and develop reliability engineering processes, including test planning, failure analysis methodologies, and lifecycle assessments, to build a structured approach to reliability in a growing organization.