Full-Time

Staff Mechanical Engineer

Actuation

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Apptronik

Apptronik

51-200 employees

Develops human-centered robotic products and services

Robotics & Automation
Industrial & Manufacturing

Expert

Austin, TX, USA

Category
Mechanical Maintenance and Reliability Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Required Skills
CAD
GD&T
SolidWorks

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Mastery of engineering fundamentals / first principles
  • High proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks, Creo, or similar)
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Excellent teamwork and collaboration
  • Outstanding organizational and time management skills
  • The ability to multi-task and manage conflicting deadlines
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Great team player able to perform within a dynamic start-up environment
  • Knowledge of kinematics, structures (statics), dynamics, joints/mechanisms, and electromechanical packaging optimization
  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • 15+ years of experience in development of actuation and/or robot systems or similar
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with a small cross-disciplinary team of engineers
  • Participate in creative brainstorming for concept generation
  • Conduct engineering analysis to drive design decisions
  • Compare concepts via iterative design, prototype, assembly, and test
  • Detailed design of actuators (linear and rotary)
  • Perform analysis (FEA, etc.) to optimize and validate design
  • Create GD&T-informed drawings, a Bill of Material, and procurement documentation
  • Produce assembly instructions and finalize project documentation
  • Participate in pilot build of your design
  • Perform DVP&R to ensure design meets requirements
  • Iterate on design to harden for scalability and DFMA

Apptronik develops human-centered robotic products and services designed to integrate seamlessly into human environments. Their robots aim to enhance productivity, safety, and quality of life for a variety of clients, including hobbyists, researchers, and industries. The company has made notable advancements in robotics, particularly with legged robots like the Valkyrie humanoid robot and the Hume point foot biped, focusing on making them lighter, safer, and more efficient. Apptronik generates revenue through the sale of robotic products, components, and engineering services tailored to client needs. Their goal is to create robots that can work alongside humans, improving daily life and operations, which distinguishes them from competitors by emphasizing practicality and user-friendliness.

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$14.4M

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

-4%

2 year growth

-6%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for collaborative robots in manufacturing and logistics sectors.
  • Growing interest in AI-powered robotics solutions boosts Apptronik's market potential.
  • Apptronik's Apollo robot is being trialed in automotive manufacturing and logistics.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from established robotics companies like Boston Dynamics.
  • Potential over-reliance on partnerships with tech giants like Google.
  • Challenges in scaling production and deployment of humanoid robots in real-world environments.

What makes Apptronik unique

  • Apptronik focuses on human-centered robots that integrate seamlessly into human environments.
  • The company has developed Apollo, the world's most advanced humanoid robot.
  • Apptronik's partnership with Google DeepMind enhances its AI capabilities in robotics.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Unlimited Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

Company Equity