Apptronik
Senior Mechanical Engineer - Actuation
Austin, TX · Senior
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About the role
- We're looking for highly motivated and talented engineers with hands-on experience and a passion for robotics to join our team.
- ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Participate in creative brainstorming for concept generation
Responsibilities
- Lead detailed design and analysis of actuators (rotary and linear)
- Collaborate with a small cross-disciplinary team of engineers
- 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
- Participate in pilot build of your designs
- Iterate on design to harden for scalability and DFMA
- Perform DVP&R to ensure design meets requirements
- Apptronik is a human-centered robotics company developing AI-powered robots to support humanity in every facet of life.
Requirements
- High proficiency in CAD (NX, SolidWorks, Creo, or similar)
- Knowledge of kinematics, structures (statics), dynamics, joints/mechanisms, and electromechanical packaging optimization
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Nice to have
- Experience in designing with planetary gears and linear transmissions is preferred
- Experience in humanoid/legged robotics is preferred
- Understanding of motor control systems and PCB layout principles is preferred
Skills
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills
Benefits
- 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.
Company info
- JOB SUMMARY We're looking for highly motivated and talented engineers with hands-on experience and a passion for robotics to join our team.
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