Apptronik
robotics
MechanicalEngineer–ThermalSimulation&Analysis
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“Mechanical Engineer – Thermal Simulation & Analysis at Apptronik. Skills: Thermal Simulation & Analysis, CFD, heat transfer. executing simulations. assisting in testing”
What You'll Achieve.
development and validation of thermal solutions for Apptronik’s humanoid robot, Apollo; contributing to the design of thermal systems for tightly integrated robotic hardware
Industry & Context.
analytical and problem-solving skills
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 They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's or Master's degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or related field, At least 2–5 years of experience in thermal analysis, simulation, or mechanical design, Understanding of basic heat transfer principles (conduction, convection, radiation), analytical and problem-solving skills, Ability to clearly document and communicate technical findings
What You'll Do.
executing simulations
contributing to the design of thermal systems
developing CFD and thermal models for actuators
Run simulations using established tools and workflows
Analyze simulation and test data to identify trends and performance gaps
Support thermal testing
Collaborate with design engineers to incorporate thermal considerations into designs
Document modeling approaches
Support model validation through correlation with experimental data
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with design engineers to incorporate thermal considerations into designs
Communication Scope
Ability to clearly document and communicate technical findings
Full Job Description
Apptronik is a human-centered robotics company developing AI-powered robots to support humanity in every facet of life. Our flagship humanoid robot, Apollo, is built to collaborate thoughtfully with people, starting with critical industries such as manufacturing and logistics, with future applications in healthcare, the home, and beyond. We operate at the cutting edge of embodied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society's most important problems. You will join a team dedicated to bringing Apollo to market at scale, tackling the complex challenges like safety, commercialization, and mass production to change the world for the better. JOB SUMMARY Apptronik is seeking a Mechanical Engineer – Thermal Simulation & Analysis to supports the development and validation of thermal solutions for Apptronik’s humanoid robot, Apollo. This role focuses on executing simulations, assisting in testing, and contributing to the design of thermal systems for tightly integrated robotic hardware. The engineer will work under guidance while building expertise in thermal modeling and analysis. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Assist in developing CFD and thermal models for actuators, electronics, and battery systems Run simulations using established tools and workflows Analyze simulation and test data to identify trends and performance gaps Support thermal testing, including setup, instrumentation, and data collection Collaborate with design engineers to incorporate thermal considerations into designs Document modeling approaches, assumptions, and results Support model validation through correlation with experimental data SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS Familiarity with CFD tools (e.g., Simcenter CFD, Ansys Icepak, Fluent, or similar) Understanding of basic heat transfer principles (conduction, convection, radiation) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to clearly document and communicate technical findings Willi
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