Senior Test Engineer, Apptronik
Humanoid robot developer
Open for applications
Humanoid robot developer
101-200 employees
Open for applications
101-200 employees
Company mission
To leverage robotics to improve universal quality of life.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical Engineering, or relevant experience
- 15+ Years of Test Engineering experience related to complex electro-mechanical products
- Proven experience in product/system level testing, with a focus on component-level through assembly & post-build
- Strong understanding of robotics principles, pneumatics, servo motors, motion controllers, PLC, and PC-based control systems
- Familiarity with optics principles and their application in positioning and alignment machines
- Proficiency in root cause analysis, PFMEA, and continuous improvement methodologies
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
What the job involves
- We are seeking a Senior Test Engineer with a demonstrated proficiency in testing electro-mechanical systems across various stages of the product life cycle
- In this role, you will collaborate closely with our engineering team to develop and execute system test campaigns, focusing on verifying the performance of our Apollo platform
- The ideal candidate will contribute to the refinement and enhancement of product designs towards commercial deployment, while fostering a culture of excellence within the testing process
- Collaborate with the engineering team to develop verification test plans spanning the product life cycle
- Conduct comprehensive testing from component-level through assembly to final-level testing, utilizing diverse methodologies
- Design and implement test fixtures and equipment to ensure accurate and reliable testing procedures
- Analyze test data to identify areas for improvement and propose solutions to manufacturing challenges
- Provide insights and recommendations for continuous improvement based on data analysis
- Conduct root cause analysis and propose corrective actions to enhance product maturity, manufacturing efficiency, and quality
- Develop work instructions and test procedures for new products to facilitate seamless integration into the manufacturing process
- Demonstrate familiarity with pneumatics, servo motors, motion controllers, PLC, and PC-based control systems
- Proficiency in Python is highly desirable
- Ensure machine qualification through calibration, correlation, capability, repeatability, and reproducibility
- Implement and maintain rigorous quality control measures to ensure the reliability of test results
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
35% employee growth in 12 months
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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