Apptronik · 1 day ago
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expApptronik is a human-centered robotics company developing AI-powered robots to support humanity in every facet of life. They are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design and develop the Apollo humanoid robots across the full product lifecycle, collaborating closely with cross-functional partners to meet performance and safety requirements.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Industrial AutomationMachinery ManufacturingRobotics
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Preferred
Familiarity with tooling, fixtures, automation, or test equipment design is a plus
Company
Apptronik
Apptronik is a robotics company that designs and builds human-centered robotics systems.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$762.79MKey Investors
Humanoid GlobalTerex
2025-11-25Series B· $331M
2025-10-02Corporate Round· $0.06M
2025-02-13Series A· $403M
Leadership Team
Jeffrey Cardenas
CEO
Nicholas Paine
CTO
Recent News
2026-01-11
2025-12-25
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