Apptronik · 1 month ago
Senior Mechanical Engineer, Actuation
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expApptronik is a human-centered robotics company developing AI-powered robots to support humanity in every facet of life. They are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with expertise in electric actuation design to lead the development of their next-generation humanoid robotics system.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Industrial AutomationMachinery ManufacturingRobotics
Responsibilities
Lead detailed design and analysis of actuators (rotary and linear)
Guide junior engineers to improve their designs
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
Qualification
Required
Mastery of engineering fundamentals / first principles
High proficiency in CAD (NX, SolidWorks, Creo, or similar)
Demonstrated hands-on experience prototyping and testing mechanical components
Exceptional attention to detail
Excellent teamwork and collaboration
Outstanding 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
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or related field
6+ years in development of actuation and/or robotic systems or similar
Preferred
Experience in designing with planetary gears and linear transmissions
Experience in humanoid/legged robotics
Understanding of motor control systems and PCB layout principles
Company
Apptronik
Apptronik is a robotics company that designs and builds human-centered robotics systems.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$762.79MKey Investors
Humanoid GlobalTerex
2025-11-25Series B· $331M
2025-10-02Corporate Round· $0.06M
2025-02-13Series A· $403M
Leadership Team
Jeffrey Cardenas
CEO
Nicholas Paine
CTO
Recent News
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