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# Prototype Engineer - 3D Printing at 1X

Department: Manufacturing Operations

Compensation

$100,000 – $130,000/yr

**Setup**
: On-site

**Location**
: San Carlos, California

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: not_specified

**Posted**
: Sep 24, 2026

## Description

1X is hiring a 3D Printing and Prototyping Lab Technician to own and operate the company's shared engineering lab. The role serves as the first point of contact for engineers, coordinates printing requests and hands-on prototyping support, prepares and post-processes 3D-printed parts, maintains workbenches and equipment, manages inventory and tooling, and upholds safety and organization standards. Candidates need hands-on 3D-printing and prototyping experience, printer-operation and troubleshooting skills, CAD and workshop-tool familiarity, and experience keeping a shared lab stocked and ready. The position offers $100,000–$130,000 plus equity and medical, dental, and vision coverage.

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