Senior Hardware Test Engineer - Actuation

1 hour, 34 minutes ago
Full-time
Senior
Quality Assurance and Testing
Apptronik

Apptronik

Apptronik develops versatile humanoid robots to tackle tasks humans prefer not to do, aiming to reshape existence and enhance universal quality of life.

Aerospace & Defense
51-250
Founded 2015
$23M raised

Description

  • Own the technical validation strategy for manufacturing test of robot actuators.
  • Define test strategies for servo-driven electromechanical systems, including calibration, alignment, functional validation, performance characterization, fault detection, and failure analysis.
  • Define the architecture and requirements for actuator test systems and fixtures.
  • Translate test requirements into automated test software with internal software teams.
  • Specify and integrate instrumentation, interfaces, and data acquisition systems, including servo drives, motor controllers, EtherCAT motion networks, and sensors.
  • Lead integration, validation, bring-up, debugging, and release of automated test stations.
  • Collaborate with controls, hardware, firmware, and systems teams to build testability into actuator architectures.
  • Support integration with manufacturing infrastructure such as MES systems and production databases.
  • Support the transition from engineering builds to high-volume manufacturing.
  • Investigate and resolve production issues related to actuator performance and drive continuous improvement of test systems.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical Engineering, or relevant experience.
  • 7+ years of experience in hardware test, manufacturing test, or system validation of electromechanical systems.
  • Hands-on experience testing servo-driven actuators or motion systems.
  • Strong understanding of servo control systems, motor drives, and closed-loop feedback systems.
  • Experience working with EtherCAT-based motion networks.
  • Experience deploying automated test systems for hardware products.
  • Proven ability to lead complex technical projects from concept through production deployment.
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration with hardware, controls, and manufacturing teams.
  • Comfort working in fast-paced robotics or hardware product environments.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with benefits.
  • Highly motivating equity incentive package.
  • Flexible work hours policy.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
  • 401k plan.

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