Team Lead, Robot Chassis and Transmission

1 month ago


Moss, Norway 1X Technologies AS Full time

Targeted start date: Immediately. Relocation provided.


We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Team Lead, Robot Chassis and Transmission to join our team. In this role, you will lead the team that develops NEO’s structure, transmission and power management system (i.e. all hardware excluding the motors and hands). This person will be responsible for ensuring the quality of designs, documentation for production and service, meeting the performance and durability targets, etc. The role also involves working as an individual contributor as well, taking on design work and helping out during integration and debugging activities.


1X's mission is to create an abundant supply of physical labor through safe, intelligent androids that work alongside humans. Since 2014, we’ve designed our products with large-scale manufacturing in mind, so we can produce androids at a high enough volume to meet the world’s labor demand.


Our wheeled Android EVE, is engineered to work with you, from guarding to logistics, and our bipedal model, NEO, is designed to become a household android with broad deployment in various applications. Our products will understand both natural language and physical space, so they can complete useful tasks in any environment.


We’ve established our dual HQ in San Francisco and Norway. Our positions require in-person presence to ensure effective execution and seamless collaboration in our hardware-focused environment. We value passion for our work and encourage candidates who share our dedication to join our team.


What You’ll Get By Joining Our Team

  • You can shape the future of humanoid robots.
  • You will have the autonomy to improve all aspects of your technical skills.
  • You’ll join an agile and diverse, global team.


Why this job is exciting


Every day is different You will get to

  • Work in a nascent industry and shape the future of humanoid robots

  • Gain experience with cutting edge technology and improve all aspects of your technical skills

  • Collaborate with engineers from different robotics disciplines

  • Thrive in an inclusive, supportive, and global culture

Within one month, you will…

  • Learn the ropes of how our technology works.

  • Work as an individual contributor taking some design tasks.

Within three months, you will…

  • Take over the leadership of the team.

  • Help implement best practices and methodologies that you have learned.

  • Keep on working as an individual contributor.

Within one year, you will…

  • Help shape the development on a new generation humanoid robot.

  • Help grow the team to support the next stage of growth.

  • Keep on working as an individual contributor.


Responsibilities:

  • Directing design for manufacturing, structural design, joint design, transmission design, and electro-mechanical integration activities
  • Developing design guidelines and overseeing their implementation
  • Ensuring that product requirements are implemented into subsystem designs by controlling the design review process
  • Protecting product integrity by establishing communication between different teams
  • Managing the high-level CAD activities of the product
  • Analysing and generating high-level system improvements


Must-Haves:

  • Experience leading a small team dedicated to developing complex products from concept to production
  • Extensive experience in design for machining
  • Understanding of GD&T
  • Knowledge of bearing selection
  • Strong structural design practice focused on weight/stiffness optimizations
  • Familiarity with electro-mechanical component integration such as encoders, cablings, auxiliary electronic units
  • Having organized and clear communication verbally and written form

Nice-to-Haves:

  • Experince in design for casting
  • Hands-on practice on cabling design
  • Participation in PDM management

Interview Process

Introduction Stage - Initial conversations to get to know you better

  • [30m] Recruiter Screen with Win Yu
  • [45m] Hiring Manager Screen with Toni Garcia

Team Interview Stage - we then dive into your experience in more depth and introduce you to members of the team. This is also when you will do a Take-Home Challenge

  • [60m] Technical Deep-Dive conversation with Toni Garcia and team

Final Interview Stage - we move you to our final round

  • [30m] CEO interview with Bernt Øivind Børnich, to be scheduled based on need
  • We will conduct reference checks.
  • [15m] Job Offer Conversation with Toni Garcia

You are welcome to request additional conversations with anyone you would like to meet, but didn’t get to meet during the interview process.


Not sure if this is you?

Studies have shown that women are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet all qualifications. If you’re excited about this role, but you’re not sure if you qualify, apply anyway You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Location: 1XHQ, Moss

Our new headquarter in Moss, Norway, is a short train ride from Oslo. The facility is designed to be state-of-the-art, with a variety of 3D printers, an electronics lab, and controls test studio. 1XHQ offers food, showers, and outdoor activities. All employees are supported with a comprehensive relocation package to handle all logistics. Join us in Moss, where performance meets great company culture.


A value driven team

These are the ideas that express our team’s culture and how we work:

Be Nice

Collaboration is our driving force. Our team creates an open, trusting environment where everyone can be their most creative.

Stay Smart

A world-changing team needs the brightest minds in every discipline. This is where people come to work, learn, and grow to their full potential.

Make History

Everything we do gets us closer to one ambitious vision: general-purpose androids helping people around the globe. We believe what we build today will impact generations.


1X is an inclusive and equal-opportunity employer that values diversity. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected class. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don't hesitate to let us know during the interview process. We will do our best to accommodate your needs.

We're excited to have you on board



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