Apptronik

Senior Mechanical Engineering Manager

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Austin, TX

Hybrid

7+ Years Experience

Computer Vision • Hardware • Machine Learning • Robotics • Software

We're building a robot to work alongside humans, to walk like humans do, and to manipulate objects with its hands.

The Role

Join a team developing a state-of-the-art general-purpose robot designed to operate in human spaces and with human tools. Responsible for robot chassis design, development, and validation. Seeking a Senior Engineering Manager with experience in managing technical engineering teams.

Summary Generated by Built In

Apptronik is building robots for the real world to improve human quality of life and to help solve the ever-increasing labor shortage problem. Our team has been building some of the most advanced robots on the planet for years, dating back to the DARPA Robotics Challenge. We apply our expertise across the full robotics stack to some of the most important and impactful problems our society faces, and expect our products and technology to change the world for the better. We value passion, creativity, and collaboration to help us overcome existing technological barriers in the industry to create truly innovative products.

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.

JOB SUMMARY

You will join a team developing a state-of-the-art general-purpose robot designed to operate in human spaces and with human tools. It is designed to work alongside humans, to walk like humans do, and to dexterously manipulate objects with its hands and upper body. We're looking for highly motivated and talented engineers with hands-on experience and a passion for robotics to join our team. Specifically, we seek a Senior Engineering Manager with proven experience and capabilities in the management of a highly technical group of engineers to lead our robot chassis design, development and validation team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Accountable for overall robot chassis design, technical data package, and verification testing
Oversee a team of Mechanical Design Engineers focused on humanoid development
Organize and document best practices and standard processes
Develop and implement new processes
Collaborate with Lead Engineers to staff engineering design efforts and balance workloads
Provide technical direction and mentoring to employees on the team
Assist in building a world-class robotic design team through coaching, hiring, and fostering a culture of Creativity, Humility, Integrity, Passion, and Curiosity 
Work together with other teams (Actuation, Electrical, Systems, Software, etc.) to develop state-of-the-art robotic systems

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

Mastery of engineering fundamentals / first principles
High proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks, Creo, or similar)
Strong understanding of kinematics, structural design, mechanisms, and electromechanical packaging
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 
Experience with Certification and deploying a product
Experience designing for multiple manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, 3D printing, Sheet Metal, Die Casting, Injection Molding, etc. 
Experience with GD&T for machined components, tolerance stack up analysis, and DFM/A Analysis
Experience with conducting finite element analysis and reporting results
Experience with revision control systems and design revision processes
Experience with failure analysis/root cause analysis

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor or Science Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or related field
At least 5+ years of experience in engineering management
At least 10+ years of experience in development of robotic systems or similar (automotive, aerospace, etc.)

QUALITIES

Active listener, excellent communicator
Leads by example
Encouraging, helpful, motivational
Highly organized, analytical, observant
A passion for building things
Fellow tinkerers are encouraged to apply

*This is a direct hire. Please, no outside Agency solicitations.

Apptronik provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.