What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reliability Engineer position at Type1ventures?
Target start date : immediately. Relocation provided.
About Us :
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.
Must-Haves :
Communication & Collaboration : Strong ability to engage with technicians, engineers, and cross-disciplinary teams to troubleshoot, optimize, and enhance system reliability. Skilled in facilitating clear communication between hands-on operational teams and technical engineering groups, ensuring knowledge transfer, issue resolution, and process improvements.
Problem Solving : Hands-on experience with quality frameworks and tools for resolving complex technical issues, such as Six Sigma, 8D, Ishikawa diagrams, SPC, and 5 Whys.
Data-Driven Problem Solving : Proven experience in analyzing engineering data, creating models, and leveraging statistical tools to identify root causes and effectively communicate findings to drive decision-making and corrective actions.
Attributes : Self-starter with the ability to work independently and take ownership of projects.
Nice-To-Haves :
Location Policy : We believe the best work is done when collaborating and therefore require in-person presence in our office locations.
Typical Interview Process :
We are 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 : Creating an Abundant Supply of Labor using Safe, Intelligent Humanoids. We believe what we build today will impact generations.
We are an inclusive environment and value diversity of background, experiences and thought, and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds to contribute to our mission.
We're excited to get to know you and the prospects of having you on board!
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