Compliance Testing Technician

Compliance Testing Technician (EMC / EMI / RF)

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 detail-oriented and technically strong Compliance Testing Technician to join our engineering team. In this role, you will support internal and third-party compliance testing activities with a focus on EMC, EMI, and RF performance. You will be responsible for test equipment setup, execution, documentation, and coordination with external labs to ensure our products meet global compliance standards. This role is highly collaborative and requires hands-on lab experience.

You Will

• Procure, set up, and maintain compliance test equipment including fixtures, power supplies, data acquisition systems, cabling, antennas, and workstations

• Prepare and connect Devices Under Test (DUTs) in accordance with EMC, EMI, and RF test plans

• Execute, monitor, and document compliance tests in internal lab environments

• Support and coordinate testing activities at third-party compliance laboratories

• Troubleshoot test setups, equipment, and DUT issues during testing

• Perform post-test teardown, inspection, and basic failure analysis

• Collect, organize, and summarize test data and observations

• Prepare clear test summaries and reports for engineering, quality, and regulatory stakeholders

• Maintain organized test documentation and traceability to applicable standards

• Collaborate closely with design, reliability, quality, and manufacturing teams to support compliance efforts

Must Have

• 2–5 years of experience working in an EMC / EMI / RF compliance test lab environment

• Familiarity with EMC, EMI, and RF testing equipment and methodologies

• Working knowledge of relevant compliance standards (e.g., CISPR, FCC, IEC, ISO, or equivalent)

• Experience collecting, analyzing, and reporting test 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 cross-functional engineering teams

• Hands-on aptitude with lab instrumentation, fixtures, and test setups

• Experience supporting product certification or regulatory submissions

• Familiarity with basic statistical analysis of test data

• Experience working with third-party compliance or certification labs

• Background in electromechanical systems, robotics, or complex hardware products

Benefits & Compensation

• Salary Range: $30 – $50 per hour

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off and holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer
1X is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.