Senior Mechanical Engineer – Robotics Actuation

Perot Jain; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Apptronik is a human-centered robotics company focused on AI-powered robots to support humanity, starting with manufacturing and logistics. We seek a Mechanical Engineer with proven capabilities in electric actuation design—electric motors, drivetrains, electromechanical packaging, joints/mechanisms, and testing—to advance our next-generation humanoid system.

You will lead actuators design activities, mentor junior engineers, collaborate with a cross-disciplinary team, and drive DVP&R, testing,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years in development of actuation and/or robotic systems or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed design and analysis of actuators (rotary and linear).
• Guide junior engineers to improve their designs.
• Collaborate with a small cross-disciplinary team of engineers.
• Participate in creative brainstorming for concept generation.
• Conduct engineering analysis to drive design decisions.
• Create GD&T-informed drawings, a Bill of Material, and procurement documentation.
• Produce assembly instructions and finalize project documentation.
• Perform DVP&R to ensure design meets requirements.
• Iterate on design to harden for scalability and DFMA.

Skills

Fundamentals-first-principles

CAD

Prototyping

Teamwork

Communication

Multi-tasking

Documentation

Start-up environment

Kinematics

Electromechanical packaging

Planetary gears

Robot actuation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

Creo

Job description

Apptronik is a human-centered robotics company focused on AI-powered robots to support humanity, starting with manufacturing and logistics. We seek a Mechanical Engineer with proven capabilities in electric actuation design—electric motors, drivetrains, electromechanical packaging, joints/mechanisms, and testing—to advance our next-generation humanoid system.

You will lead actuators design activities, mentor junior engineers, collaborate with a cross-disciplinary team, and drive DVP&R, testing,