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
Apptronik is looking for a Senior R&D Hardware Engineer to lead the design of dexterous multi-finger robotic hands. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in miniature robotic system design including experience with electromechanical integration. A comprehensive understanding of the interdependencies between hardware design and control systems would be critical in this role. We are looking for a well-rounded engineer in terms of technical ability who is capable of rapid prototyping and designing for high volume production.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Lead the design of a dexterous multi-finger robotic hand through several quick, iterative development cycles
- Participate in system level decisions around hand design architecture
- Leverage analytical methodologies including mathematical modeling and simulations to design, develop and optimize state-of-the-art dexterous hands.
- Lead concept generation, CAD design, analysis, documentation and verification to assess technical and commercialization feasibility.
- Prototype and experiment with hand mechanical subsystems to assess concept feasibility
SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS
- Expert in using 3D CAD software to design parts with complex geometry
- Experience designing and building prototype hardware
- Experienced with simulation and analysis methodology (FEA, MATLAB etc.)
- Experience with miniature actuators and drivetrains (linear and rotary)
- Experience with fingertip sensing technologies
- Experience with electromechanical integration, such as sensors, motors, motor drivers, wire harnesses, and communication buses
- Experience designing complex, highly articulated robotic assemblies
- Familiarity with state-of-the-art dexterous robotics manipulation
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s or master's degree in Mechanical, Biomechanical, Robotics, Mechatronics, or similar field
- 5+ years of experience in Mechanical Engineering solving complex electro-mechanical problems.
- 5+ years demonstrated success delivering complex electromechanical systems including robots, industrial automation equipment or similar systems that combine actuation systems, motion control, custom sensor integration and electronics
- Experience in rapid prototyping and fabrication (CNC/manual machining, welding, laser cutting, additive manufacturing, etc.
*This is a direct hire. Please, no outside Agency solicitations.
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What We Do
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 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.
Why Work With Us
We're building a robot to work alongside humans, to walk like humans do, and to manipulate objects with its hands and upper body.
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