Senior Mechanical Engineer, Actuation

1 hour, 37 minutes ago
Full-time
Senior
IoT and Embedded Systems
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

  • Lead detailed design and analysis of rotary and linear actuators.
  • Guide junior engineers and review or improve their designs.
  • Collaborate with a small cross-disciplinary engineering team.
  • Participate in brainstorming sessions to generate and refine concepts.
  • Perform engineering analysis, including FEA, to drive and validate design decisions.
  • Compare concepts through iterative design, prototyping, assembly, and testing.
  • Create GD&T-informed drawings, bills of material, and procurement documentation.
  • Produce assembly instructions and finalize project documentation.
  • Participate in pilot builds of designed components and systems.
  • Perform DVP&R and iterate designs for scalability and DFMA.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
  • 6+ years of experience developing actuation systems, robotic systems, or similar products.
  • Strong mastery of engineering fundamentals and first-principles thinking.
  • High proficiency with CAD tools such as NX, SolidWorks, Creo, or similar software.
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience prototyping and testing mechanical components.
  • Knowledge of kinematics, statics, dynamics, joints/mechanisms, and electromechanical packaging optimization.
  • Experience designing with planetary gears and linear transmissions (preferred).
  • Experience in humanoid or legged robotics (preferred).
  • Understanding of motor control systems and PCB layout principles (preferred).
  • Exceptional attention to detail, strong organization, and the ability to manage conflicting deadlines.

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