Senior Electrical Engineer, Apptronik
Continuous Improvement
$160-200k
Office located in Sunnyvale, CA
Humanoid robot developer
Be an early applicant
Humanoid robot developer
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
$160-200k
Office located in Sunnyvale, CA
201-500 employees
Company mission
To leverage robotics to improve universal quality of life.
Role
Who you are
- This position is ideal for a hands-on engineer with a passion for robotics and a proven track record of optimizing complex electrical systems
- Bachelors, Masters, or PhD degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or related field with at least 4 years of experience as an Electrical Engineer
- Experience with product lifecycle management and PLM systems such as Arena
- Competent in CAD tools including Altium, or similar tools
- Experience with developing and maintaining CAD design rules
- Proven experience designing, prototyping, and debugging PCB/PCBAs as well as interfacing with manufacturing groups during release/build
- Familiarity/experience with electronics lab tools and simulation tools (ex: LTSpice, PSpice)
- Excellent communication (verbal & written); will be expected to develop detailed build assembly instructions and diagrams
- Excellent problem-solving and hardware debugging skills
- Hands-on experience with prototyping and testing, including the use of lab equipment
- Travel up to 10% within US and internationally
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
- Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen
- Hearing and speech to communicate
What the job involves
- We're looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team at Apptronik, focusing on continuous improvement for our Apollo humanoid robot platform
- In this role, you'll be responsible for driving design, process, and performance improvements across the entire robotic system, from individual components to the full-stack assembly
- Provide feedback and develop processes for design for manufacturing and test (DFM, DFT) for PCBAs and wiring harnesses
- Work with supply chain to manage bills of materials (BOM), component sourcing, and component substitutions
- Work with vendors and manufacturing leading up to design release, at design release, and during initial builds
- Support electrical engineering team on new designs as needed
- Conduct root cause analysis on system failures, performance issues, and production inefficiencies to implement robust solutions
- Coordinate and implement root cause corrective actions
- Develop design documentation to support system bring-up and system field deployment
- Define and support compliance, EMI, EMC, safety, and reliability testing as needed
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives for the Apollo humanoid robot, identifying and addressing opportunities for improvement in design, manufacturing, and field support
- Maintain processes for design release, product lifecycle management, manufacturing team support, engineering change orders
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, software, and manufacturing engineers, to integrate improvements seamlessly
- Develop and implement best practices for electrical assembly, testing, and quality control
- Document all design changes and improvements thoroughly, ensuring clear communication and knowledge transfer
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers
Our take
Apptronik specialises in the development of advanced robotic systems designed to enhance and automate various industrial processes. The company's flagship product, The Apollo humanoid robot, is 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 labour shortages and improve operational efficiency.
The company's 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 automation sectors.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
35% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Feb 2026
$520m
SERIES A
Mar 2025
$415m
SERIES A
Total funding: $949.9m
Company HQ
North Burnet, Austin, TX
Leadership
Jeff Cardenas
(Co-Founder & 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
(Co-Founder & 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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