Test Technician

Overview

Test Technician
Location:
Hayward, CA (on-site)

Shift: Day Shift, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM

About 1X
We build humanoid robots that work alongside people to solve labor shortages and create abundance.

The Role
We are seeking a hands-on and detail-oriented Test Technician to join our engineering team. You will be responsible for setting up, executing, and supporting a variety of thermal, mechanical, and electrical tests. Your work will play a critical role in generating high-quality test data that informs design, reliability, and validation decisions. This role requires strong technical aptitude, adaptability, and close collaboration with test engineers, design engineers, and reliability teams.

• Procure, set up, and maintain test equipment including fixtures, power supplies, data acquisition systems, cabling, and workstations
• Prepare and connect Devices Under Test (DUTs) according to test plans and engineering requirements
• Execute tests, monitor performance, and ensure safe and reliable operation of test setups
• Troubleshoot test setups, equipment, and DUT issues during execution
• Perform post-test teardown, inspection, and basic failure analysis
• Collect, organize, and summarize test data and observations
• Prepare clear test summaries and reports to communicate results to engineering stakeholders
• Support continuous improvement of test processes, fixtures, and lab organization
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including design, reliability, quality, and manufacturing

• 2–5 years of experience working in a test lab or engineering laboratory environment
• Familiarity with thermal, mechanical, and electrical testing methods
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and reporting data using Microsoft Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with high variation in tasks
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across engineering and technical teams
• Hands-on aptitude with tools, instrumentation, and lab equipment
• Experience supporting reliability or validation testing
• Familiarity with basic statistical analysis
• Experience working with data acquisition systems or test automation
• Background in robotics, electromechanical systems, or hardware development environments

• Salary Range: $30 – $50 per hour
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays