Mechanical Engineer - Actuation

Apptronik•Austin, TX

About The Position

Apptronik is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with hands-on experience and a passion for robotics to support development of its next-generation humanoid robotics system. The role focuses on electric actuation design, including electric motors, drivetrains, electromechanical packaging, and joint and mechanism design, as well as testing. The engineer will contribute to actuator design and analysis, work with a cross-disciplinary team, and help develop designs from concept through prototyping, testing, pilot build, and preparation for scalable production. Apptronik develops AI-powered robots, including its humanoid robot Apollo, to work collaboratively with people. The company is focused on bringing Apollo to market at scale for applications such as manufacturing and logistics, with future applications in healthcare and the home.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
At least 2 years of experience developing actuation systems, robotic systems, or similar.
Mastery of engineering fundamentals and first principles.
High proficiency in CAD software such as NX, SolidWorks, Creo, or similar.
Demonstrated hands-on experience prototyping and testing mechanical components.
Knowledge of kinematics, statics and structures, dynamics, joints and mechanisms, and electromechanical packaging optimization.
Attention to detail.
Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.
Organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to multitask and manage conflicting deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively as a team player in a dynamic startup environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience designing with planetary gears.
Hands-on experience with machining and 3D printing.
Experience in humanoid or legged robotics.
Understanding of motor control systems and PCB layout principles.

Responsibilities

Contribute to detailed design and analysis of rotary and linear actuators.
Collaborate with a small cross-disciplinary team of engineers.
Participate in brainstorming and concept generation.
Conduct engineering analysis to inform design decisions.
Compare concepts through iterative design, prototyping, assembly, and testing.
Perform FEA and other analyses to optimize and validate designs.
Create GD&T-informed drawings, bills of material, and procurement documentation.
Produce assembly instructions and finalize project documentation.
Participate in pilot builds of designs.
Perform DVP&R to verify designs meet requirements.
Iterate on designs to improve robustness, scalability, and design for manufacturing and assembly (DFMA).