Apptronik is a human-centered robotics company developing AI-powered robots to support humanity in every facet of life. Our flagship humanoid robot, Apollo, is built to collaborate thoughtfully with people, starting with critical industries such as manufacturing and logistics, with future applications in healthcare, the home, and beyond.
We operate at the cutting edge of embodied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society's most important problems. You will join a team dedicated to bringing Apollo to market at scale, tackling the complex challenges like safety, commercialization, and mass production to change the world for the better.
We're looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team at Apptronik, focusing on continuous improvement for our Apollo humanoid robot platform. In this role, you'll be responsible for driving design, process, and performance improvements across the entire robotic system, from individual components to the full-stack assembly. This position is ideal for a hands-on engineer with a passion for robotics and a proven track record of optimizing complex electrical systems.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
PCBA Design for Excellence- Provide feedback and develop processes for design for manufacturing and test (DFM, DFT) for PCBAs and wiring harnesses.
- Work with supply chain to manage bills of materials (BOM), component sourcing, and component substitutions.
- Work with vendors and manufacturing leading up to design release, at design release, and during initial builds.
- Support electrical engineering team on new designs as needed.
- Conduct root cause analysis on system failures, performance issues, and production inefficiencies to implement robust solutions.
- Coordinate and implement root cause corrective actions.
- Develop design documentation to support system bring-up and system field deployment.
- Define and support compliance, EMI, EMC, safety, and reliability testing as needed.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives for the Apollo humanoid robot, identifying and addressing opportunities for improvement in design, manufacturing, and field support.
- Maintain processes for design release, product lifecycle management, manufacturing team support, engineering change orders.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, software, and manufacturing engineers, to integrate improvements seamlessly.
- Develop and implement best practices for electrical assembly, testing, and quality control.
- Document all design changes and improvements thoroughly, ensuring clear communication and knowledge transfer.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers
SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelors, Masters, or PhD degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or related field with at least 4 years of experience as an Electrical Engineer
- Experience with product lifecycle management and PLM systems such as Arena
- Competent in CAD tools including Altium, or similar tools
- Experience with developing and maintaining CAD design rules
- Proven experience designing, prototyping, and debugging PCB/PCBAs as well as interfacing with manufacturing groups during release/build
- Familiarity/experience with electronics lab tools and simulation tools (ex: LTSpice, PSpice)
- Excellent communication (verbal & written); will be expected to develop detailed build assembly instructions and diagrams
- Excellent problem-solving and hardware debugging skills
- Hands-on experience with prototyping and testing, including the use of lab equipment.
- Travel up to 10% within US and internationally
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
- Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen
- Hearing and speech to communicate
*This is a direct hire. Please, no outside Agency solicitations.
Apptronik provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Apptronik Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Open paid time off alongside paid holidays and sick time is highlighted, providing broad latitude for time away.
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Flexible Benefits — A hybrid model with manager-approved remote work at least two days per week and flexible hours supports day-to-day flexibility.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple UnitedHealthcare plan options are offered with an employer-paid portion of premiums, and health coverage is characterized as good to great.
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What We Do
Apptronik is building robots for the real world to improve human quality of life and to help solve the ever-increasing labor shortage problem. Our team has been building some of the most advanced robots on the planet for years, dating back to the DARPA Robotics Challenge. We apply our expertise across the full robotics stack to some of the most important and impactful problems our society faces, and expect our products and technology to change the world for the better. We value passion, creativity, and collaboration to help us overcome existing technological barriers in the industry to create truly innovative products.
Why Work With Us
At Apptronik, we don't see a future where man competes against machine. Instead, we envision a harmonious world where man and machine coexist. Our mission statement, "It is not Man vs. Machine, but Man + Machine," encapsulates our belief that the synergy between humans and robots will pave the way for a brighter, more advanced future.
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