Job Description
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 embodied 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.
We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design and develop our Apollo humanoid robots across the full product lifecycle—from concept through production and sustaining.
In this role you will apply strong engineering fundamentals and practical experience to solve well-defined and moderately ambiguous technical problems. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional partners in electrical software manufacturing quality and operations to deliver designs that meet performance reliability cost safety and manufacturability requirements.
Senior engineers are expected to own significant subsystems or features execute with minimal supervision and contribute meaningfully to technical discussions and design reviews. This role includes informal mentorship of junior engineers and participation in team technical standards but does not require org-wide technical leadership.
Responsibilities- Design and develop mechanical components subsystems and assemblies
- Own designs from concept development and prototyping through production release and sustaining
- Perform design trade studies and support technical risk reduction
- Apply DFMA principles and support manufacturing readiness and production ramp
- Plan and execute verification and validation testing for assigned designs
- Perform or support mechanical analysis including static thermal and fatigue analysis
- Investigate test manufacturing and field issues; support root-cause analysis and corrective actions
- Create clear and complete design documentation drawings and specifications
- Participate in technical design reviews and cross-functional discussions
- Collaborate with suppliers contract manufacturers and internal manufacturing teams
- Support engineering change management (ECO/ECN) and design traceability
- Provide guidance and informal mentorship to junior engineers
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 5+ years of experience in a related mechanical engineering role
- Proven ability to independently own and deliver mechanical subsystems or features
- Strong experience with DFMA manufacturing processes and production support
- Proficiency in mechanical analysis methods including FEA and analytical calculations
- Hands-on experience with prototyping verification and validation testing
- Solid understanding of materials selection GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis
- Experience integrating mechanical designs with electronics software and motion systems
- Familiarity with tooling fixtures automation or test equipment design is a plus
- Knowledge of regulatory safety and compliance considerations
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across disciplines
- Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers and contribute to team technical standards
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 5+ years of experience in a related mechanical engineering role
- Proven ability to independently own and deliver mechanical subsystems or features
- Strong experience with DFMA manufacturing processes and production support
- Proficiency in mechanical analysis methods including FEA and analytical calculations
- Hands-on experience with prototyping verification and validation testing
- Solid understanding of materials selection GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis
- Experience integrating mechanical designs with electronics software and motion systems
- Familiarity with tooling fixtures automation or test equipment design is a plus
- Knowledge of regulatory safety and compliance considerations
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across disciplines
- Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers and contribute to team technical standards
Apptronik Compensation & Benefits Highlights
- Leave & Time Off Breadth—Open paid time off alongside paid holidays and sick time is highlighted providing broad latitude for time away.
- Flexible Benefits—A hybrid model with manager-approved remote work at least two days per week and flexible hours supports day-to-day flexibility.
- Healthcare Strength—Multiple UnitedHealthcare plan options are offered with an employer-paid portion of premiums and health coverage is characterized as good to great.
Apptronik Insights
What We Do
Apptronik is building robots for the real world to improve human quality of life and to help solve the ever-increasing labor shortage problem. Our team has been building some of the most advanced robots on the planet for years dating back to the DARPA Robotics Challenge. We apply our expertise across the full robotics stack to some of the most important and impactful problems our society faces and expect our products and technology to change the world for the better. We value passion creativity and collaboration to help us overcome existing technological barriers in the industry to create truly innovative products.
Why Work With Us
At Apptronik we don't see a future where man competes against machine. Instead we envision a harmonious world where man and machine coexist. Our mission statement "It is not Man vs. Machine but Man + Machine" encapsulates our belief that the synergy between humans and robots will pave the way for a brighter more advanced future.
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Date Posted
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