Apptronik
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Apptronik is a human-centered robotics company developing AI-powered robots to support humanity in every facet of life. Our flagship humanoid robot, Apollo, is built to collaborate thoughtfully with people, starting with critical industries such as manufacturing and logistics, with future applications in healthcare, the home, and beyond.
We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society's most important problems. You will join a team dedicated to bringing Apollo to market at scale, tackling the complex challenges like safety, commercialization, and mass production to change the world for the better.
JOB SUMMARY
We're looking for highly motivated and talented engineers with hands-on experience and a passion for robotics to join our team. Specifically, we seek a Mechanical Engineer with proven capabilities in electric actuation design – electric motors, drivetrains, electromechanical packaging, joint/mechanism design, and testing to support the development of our next-generation humanoid robotics system.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Contribute to detailed design and analysis of actuators (rotary and linear)
Collaborate with a small cross-disciplinary team of engineers
Participate in creative brainstorming for concept generation
Conduct engineering analysis to drive design decisions
Compare concepts via iterative design, prototype, assembly, and test
Perform analysis (FEA, etc.) to optimize and validate design
Create GD&T-informed drawings, a Bill of Material, and procurement documentation
Produce assembly instructions and finalize project documentation
Participate in pilot build of your designs
Perform DVP&R to ensure design meets requirements
Iterate on design to harden for scalability and DFMA
Mastery of engineering fundamentals / first principles
High proficiency in CAD (NX, SolidWorks, Creo, or similar)
Demonstrated hands-on experience prototyping and testing mechanical components
Attention to detail
Excellent teamwork and collaboration
Organizational and time management skills
The ability to multi-task and manage conflicting deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication
Great team player able to perform within a dynamic start-up environment
Knowledge of kinematics, structures (statics), dynamics, joints/mechanisms, and electromechanical packaging optimization
NICE-TO-HAVE
Hands-on experience in machining and 3D Printing
Understanding of motor control systems and PCB layout principles
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or related field
2+ years in development of actuation and/or robotic systems or similar
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen
Hearing and speech to communicate
This is a direct hire. Please, no outside Agency solicitations.
Apptronik provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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