Apptronik · 4 hours ago
Staff Wire Harness Engineer
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
8+ years expApptronik is a human-centered robotics company developing AI-powered robots to support humanity in every facet of life. The Staff Wire Harness Engineer will be the principal technical authority for the interconnect architecture of the humanoid robot Apollo, focusing on robust design and mass production optimization.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)IndustrialManufacturingRoboticsIndustrial AutomationMachinery Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Define the top-level electrical distribution strategy for the entire robot, including grounding schemes, shielding architecture, and power/data separation protocols
Own the technical strategy for harness routing across high-DOF joints. Develop and validate mathematical models for cable life expectancy (millions of cycles) and select materials that survive extreme dynamic environments
Establish company-wide standards for E-CAD workflows, library management, and drawing requirements. Lead the selection and implementation of enterprise-level harness design software (e.g., Zuken E3, Capital)
Act as the primary technical bridge between EE, MechE, and Manufacturing. Lead high-level trade-off analyses regarding connector density vs. serviceability and mass vs. thermal performance
Drive Design for Excellence (DfX) initiatives to reduce harness complexity, part count, and assembly time. Evaluate and qualify advanced techniques like overmolding, ultrasonic welding, and custom busbars
Lead failure analysis for the most complex system-level electrical issues. Use advanced diagnostic tools and DFMEAs to identify and mitigate "hidden" failure modes in signal integrity or power transients
Partner with Sourcing to vet and manage strategic harness manufacturing partners, ensuring our technical requirements are met during the transition from prototype to high-volume production
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and senior engineers, conducting deep-dive design reviews and fostering a culture of technical excellence
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in EE, ME, or Robotics with 8+ years of experience in complex electromechanical systems
Expert-level knowledge of High-Speed Data and High-Power distribution within a single, space-constrained harness
Proven track record of designing harnesses for high-cycle dynamic applications (robotics, aerospace gimbals, or automotive doors/hatches)
Advanced proficiency in Zuken E3.series, Siemens Capital, or SolidWorks Electrical, including database management and automated report generation
Deep understanding of EMI/EMC mitigation, shielding effectiveness, and thermal derating of conductors in bundled configurations
Ability to distill complex technical trade-offs into actionable recommendations for executive leadership
Deep familiarity with IPC-WHMA-620 and related aerospace/automotive quality standards
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 GlobalB Capital,Capital FactoryTerex
2025-11-25Series B· $331M
2025-10-02Corporate Round· $0.06M
2025-02-13Series A· $403M
Leadership Team
Jeffrey Cardenas
CEO
Nicholas Paine
CTO
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