Staff Electrical Engineer - Dexterity

1 day, 14 hours ago
Full-time
Lead
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

  • Architect, design, simulate, implement, and test multi-layer mixed-signal PCBAs for robotic end effectors.
  • Develop rapid prototypes of electrical systems at both the system and board level.
  • Create design documentation, including schematics, block diagrams, test plans, procedures, and fabrication and assembly drawings.
  • Develop and execute validation and test plans for DVT and PVT.
  • Design test fixtures and use laboratory equipment to evaluate prototypes against performance, safety, and reliability requirements.
  • Perform root-cause analysis and debugging of hardware, firmware, and other defects.
  • Manage component lifecycles through PLM systems and coordinate with hardware vendors and contract manufacturers.
  • Support design-for-manufacturability and design-for-assembly efforts during production scaling.
  • Collaborate with software, mechanical, thermal, systems, manufacturing, and program management teams.
  • Mentor junior electrical engineers and help drive technical decisions, roadmaps, and project execution.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in electrical engineering.
  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
  • Experience with end effectors, end-of-arm tooling, prosthetics, or wearables.
  • Experience with motor drives, firmware, communication protocols such as Ethernet, EtherCAT, and CAN, and wiring harnesses.
  • Proficiency with CAD tools such as Altium or similar.
  • Experience developing and maintaining CAD design rules.
  • Experience with PLM systems such as Arena and TeamCenter.
  • Proven experience designing, prototyping, and debugging PCB/PCBAs.
  • Experience working with manufacturing groups during release and build.
  • Experience with electronics lab tools and simulation tools such as LTSpice or PSpice.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to produce detailed build and assembly instructions.
  • Strong problem-solving and hardware debugging skills.
  • Hands-on experience with prototyping and testing using lab equipment.
  • Knowledge of three-phase PMSM/BLDC motor controls, field-oriented control, FET/GaN switching topologies, thermal design, power protection schemes, and sensor integration.
  • Ability to travel up to 10% within the U.S. and internationally.
  • Prolonged sitting at a desk and computer work; ability to lift up to 15 pounds; ability to read screens and printed materials; ability to hear and speak for communication.

Benefits

  • Direct-hire opportunity.
  • Equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination workplace policy.

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