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.
JOB SUMMARY
As a Senior Wire Harness Engineer, you are a core technical contributor responsible for the "nervous system" of our humanoid platform. You will design, route, and validate the complex wire harnesses that enable Apollo to move, sense, and think. This role requires a strong blend of electrical system knowledge and mechanical integration. You will execute critical power and data distribution designs, ensuring our interconnect systems are robust, manufacturable, and optimized for high reliability in a dynamic electromechanical machine.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIEs
- Harness Design & Routing: Design, route, and document complex wire harness assemblies, developing detailed 2D/3D drawings, schematics, and full Bills of Materials (BoMs) using enterprise E-CAD software.
- Dynamic Joint Routing: Apply best practices for routing cables across high-DOF (Degree of Freedom) joints. Select wire types, jackets, and shielding materials that survive extreme dynamic environments and high-cycle fatigue.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as a key technical bridge between Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Manufacturing. Optimize harness placement within tight spaces while balancing connector density, serviceability, and thermal constraints.
- Design for Excellence (DfX): Drive Design for Manufacturability (DfM) and Assembly (DfA) initiatives to reduce harness complexity, part count, and assembly time. Support the integration of advanced techniques like overmolding and custom backshells.
- Testing & Failure Analysis: Conduct root cause analysis on harness and interconnect failures. Participate in DFMEAs and perform hands-on validation (e.g., continuity, Hi-Pot, and pull-force tests) to identify and mitigate hidden failure modes.
- Vendor Support: Work closely with the supply chain team and external harness manufacturing partners to clarify technical requirements, resolve DFM feedback, and ensure quality during the transition from prototype to production.
- E-CAD & Standardization: Maintain clean component libraries and utilize E-CAD workflows effectively. Help enforce drawing standards and documentation best practices.
- Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers and assembly technicians, fostering a collaborative culture of engineering rigor.
SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS
- Subject Matter Expertise: Strong knowledge of High-Speed Data (e.g., GMSL, CAN, Ethernet) and High-Power distribution within a single, space-constrained harness.
- Dynamic Routing: Proven track record of designing high-flex cabling for dynamic applications (robotics, aerospace gimbals, automotive doors, or similar).
- E-CAD Proficiency: Strong proficiency in modern E-CAD software (e.g., Zuken E3.series, Siemens Capital, SolidWorks Electrical, Rapid Harness, or Altium).
- Physics-Based Design: Solid understanding of wire sizing, voltage drop, EMI/EMC shielding principles, signal integrity, and thermal derating in bundled configurations.
- Communication: Excellent problem-solving and communication skills; able to articulate technical trade-offs clearly to cross-functional peers.
- Industry Standards: Direct experience with common industry standards for harness manufacturing and quality control
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Experience: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Robotics with 4+ years of experience designing wire harnesses for complex electromechanical systems
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Robotics
- 4+ years designing wire harnesses for electromechanical systems
- Proficient in E-CAD software
- Strong knowledge of High-Speed Data and High-Power distribution
Apptronik Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Medical insurance through UnitedHealthcare includes multiple plan types with an employer-paid portion, alongside life and disability coverage. These core health benefits are presented as comprehensive for a fast-growing startup.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Company equity is explicitly included in total rewards, with performance bonuses and relocation assistance also listed. This ownership component adds longer-term upside beyond base pay.
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Parental & Family Support — Generous parental leave, family medical leave, and an onsite mother’s room are highlighted. These provisions indicate tangible support for caregiving needs.
Apptronik Insights
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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