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. You Will - 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 Must Have - 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 Benefits & Compensation - Salary Range: $30 – $50 per hour - Health, dental, and vision insurance - 401(k) with company match - Paid time off and holidays