1X is looking to define and implement a safety strategy for their humanoid robots to ensure they adhere to industry-leading safety standards for global deployment, balancing safety, performance, and usability.
Requirements
- ISO 13849
- IEC 61508
- ISO 10218
- ANSI/RIA
- UL
- CE
- OSHA
- FMEA
- HARA
- fault tree analysis
Responsibilities
- Define and implement robot safety architecture, including fail‑safe mechanisms and risk mitigation strategies
- Own regulatory certification efforts for global safety standards such as ISO 13849, IEC 61508, ISO 10218, ANSI/RIA, UL, CE, and OSHA
- Lead risk assessments (FMEA, HARA, fault tree analysis) to identify and mitigate hazards in robotic systems
- Work with mechanical, electrical, software, and control teams to integrate safety into design and operation
- Develop and execute safety validation tests, including worst‑case failure scenarios and redundancy checks
- Establish best practices for human‑robot interaction safety, including force‑limiting mechanisms and real‑time monitoring
Other
- Define and implement the safety strategy for our humanoid robots.
- Lead regulatory and certification efforts
- Collaborate across engineering disciplines
- Represent the company in industry safety committees and regulatory discussions
- Build internal safety processes, documentation, and training programs
