Software Automation Test Engineer, Apptronik
+ Highly motivating equity incentive package
Humanoid robot developer
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Humanoid robot developer
101-200 employees
Be an early applicant
+ Highly motivating equity incentive package
101-200 employees
Company mission
To leverage robotics to improve universal quality of life.
Role
Who you are
- We are seeking a highly experienced Software Automation Test Engineer with a strong background in hardware testing
- At least 10 years of experience in hardware testing, including PCBA and full-system validation
- Developing automated test software using languages such as Python, C/C++, or similar
- Designing and debugging custom test fixtures and hardware interfaces
- Using and integrating test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, and power supplies
- Database development, including creating, maintaining, and querying databases for test data management
- Con Ops (automated firmware and software deployment) to streamline manufacturing test workflows
- Working with schematic design tools like Altium or similar for understanding and debugging test boards
- Troubleshooting and debugging both hardware and software issues in a manufacturing environment
Desirable
- Experience with Linux systems and shell scripting
- Familiarity with ROS (Robot Operating System) for hardware-software integration
- Hands-on experience with Docker for creating and managing containerized environments
- Experience in developing automated test systems for high-volume manufacturing
- Knowledge of data analysis tools and techniques for test optimization
- Familiarity with industry standards such as IPC or ISO 9001
- Understanding of manufacturing processes and production workflows
What the job involves
- You will join a team developing state-of-the-art general-purpose robots designed to operate in human spaces and with human tools. It is designed to work alongside humans, mobilize to human spaces, and manipulate the world around it
- In this role, you will design, develop, and implement automated test solutions for manufacturing hardware products. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the quality and reliability of our products and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in our manufacturing processes
- Design and develop software tools for automated hardware testing in a manufacturing environment
- Create and implement test plans, procedures, and scripts to validate PCBA, sub-assemblies and full-system hardware
- Develop and maintain test systems, including hardware and software integration
- Debug and troubleshoot hardware and software issues during manufacturing testing
- Collaborate with hardware and firmware teams to define test requirements and ensure seamless integration
- Optimize existing test processes to improve efficiency, reliability, and scalability
- Analyze test data and generate detailed reports to drive improvements in manufacturing quality
- Ensure test solutions comply with industry standards and best practices
Our take
Apptronik specializes in the development of advanced robotic systems designed to enhance and automate various industrial processes. With the company's flagship product, The Apollo humanoid robot engineered to perform low-skill, physically demanding tasks that are repetitive and crucial for manufacturing efficiency.
The company's expertise extends beyond robotics into the broader realm of artificial intelligence and automation, contributing to its rapid growth and increasing prominence in the tech industry. Apptronik's products are designed to integrate seamlessly into existing workflows, offering solutions that address labor shortages and improve operational efficiency.
The company's recent partnership with Mercedes-Benz marks a significant milestone for both companies., This agreement to pilot Apollo robots in Mercedes-Benz manufacturing facilities represents Apptronik's first publicly announced commercial deployment. This is an exciting opportunity for the company, and as the industry continues to evolve, Apptronik is poised to leverage its technology to meet increasing demands in the robotics and automations sectors.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Jun 2022
$14.6m
SEED
Dec 2017
$0.3m
GRANT
Total funding: $14.9m
Company HQ
North Burnet, Austin, TX
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Leadership
Jeff Cardenas
(CEO)Received a Master of Science in Technology Commercialization from the University of Texas. Founded multiple startups and non-profits. Previously worked at IC2 Institute at UT Austin and in Technology at Deloitte Consulting.
Dr. Nick Paine
(CTO)B.S., M.S. and Ph.D in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Texas in Austin. Previously a member of the NASA-JSC DARPA Robotics Challenge team which developed high-performance hardware and software for robotic control.
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