Design and develop mechanical components, subsystems, and assemblies
Own designs from concept development and prototyping through production release and sustaining
Perform design trade studies and support technical risk reduction
Apply DFMA principles and support manufacturing readiness and production ramp
Plan and execute verification and validation testing for assigned designs
Perform or support mechanical analysis, including static, thermal, and fatigue analysis
Investigate test, manufacturing, and field issues; support root-cause analysis and corrective actions
Create clear and complete design documentation, drawings, and specifications
Participate in technical design reviews and cross-functional discussions
Collaborate with suppliers, contract manufacturers, and internal manufacturing teams
Support engineering change management (ECO/ECN) and design traceability
Provide guidance and informal mentorship to junior engineers
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
5+ years of experience in a related mechanical engineering role
Proven ability to independently own and deliver mechanical subsystems or features
Strong experience with DFMA, manufacturing processes, and production support
Proficiency in mechanical analysis methods, including FEA and analytical calculations
Hands-on experience with prototyping, verification, and validation testing
Solid understanding of materials selection, GD&T, and tolerance stack-up analysis
Experience integrating mechanical designs with electronics, software, and motion systems
Familiarity with tooling, fixtures, automation, or test equipment design is a plus
Knowledge of regulatory, safety, and compliance considerations
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across disciplines
Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers and contribute to team technical standards
*This is a direct hire. Please, no outside Agency solicitations.
Benefits
Health insuranceVision insurance
Additional Information
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 are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design and develop our Apollo humanoid robots across the full product lifecycle-from concept through production and sustaining.
In this role, you will apply strong engineering fundamentals and practical experience to solve well-defined and moderately ambiguous technical problems. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional partners in electrical, software, manufacturing, quality, and operations to deliver designs that meet performance, reliability, cost, safety, and manufacturability requirements.
Senior engineers are expected to own significant subsystems or features, execute with minimal supervision, and contribute meaningfully to technical discussions and design reviews. This role includes informal mentorship of junior engineers and participation in team technical standards, but does not require org-wide technical leadership.
Apptronik · Austin, TX