Senior Actuation Test Engineer - Robotics, Equity & PTO

Apptronik; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary w/ benefits

Equity incentive package

Flexible work hours

Professional development opportunities

Generous Paid Time Off

401k plan

Job summary

A robotics technology firm in Austin is seeking a Senior Hardware Test Engineer - Actuation. The successful candidate will own the validation for robotic actuation systems, define testing strategies, and lead integration with manufacturing processes. Applicants should possess a Bachelor's in Engineering and 7+ years of experience in hardware testing, with hands-on knowledge of servo systems and automated test environments. This role contributes significantly to the robotics industry, with a strong focus on teamwork and innovative engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience testing servo-driven actuators or motion systems.
• Understanding of servo control and motor drive systems.
• Proven leadership in technical projects from concept to deployment.

Responsibilities

• Define test strategies for robotic actuator manufacturing validation.
• Collaborate with systems teams for actuator architectures.
• Support transitions to high-volume manufacturing.

Skills

Testing servo-driven actuators

Servo control systems

Motor drives

Closed-loop feedback systems

Automated test systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Fast-paced robotics environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering

7+ years in hardware test or system validation

Tools

EtherCAT motion networks

Job description

A robotics technology firm in Austin is seeking a Senior Hardware Test Engineer - Actuation. The successful candidate will own the validation for robotic actuation systems, define testing strategies, and lead integration with manufacturing processes. Applicants should possess a Bachelor's in Engineering and 7+ years of experience in hardware testing, with hands-on knowledge of servo systems and automated test environments. This role contributes significantly to the robotics industry, with a strong focus on teamwork and innovative engineering solutions.