Apptronik
Tech / AI / Software
SeniorElectricalEngineer
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“Senior Electrical Engineer at Apptronik. Skills: wheelbase electrical architecture, electronics development, PCBA design, robotics electronics. Own the wheelbase electrical architecture from high-level system concept to PCBA design. Define, simulate, and verify electronics and electrical system requirements”
What You'll Achieve.
bringing Apollo to market at scale; tackling complex challenges like safety, commercialization, and mass production; meet or exceed industry safety standards; optimize the hardware for maximum efficiency and thermal management; confirm compliance with performance specifications and regulatory standards
Industry & Context.
Excellent problem-solving and hardware debugging skills; root cause analysis
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
4+ years of experience in electronics development, Experience with AMRs, AGVs, motor drives, power distribution boards, power bus protection, communication protocols (Ethernet, EtherCAT, CAN, etc. ), and wiring harnesses, Experience with product lifecycle management and PLM systems such as Arena, Competent in CAD tools including Altium or similar tools, Proven experience designing, prototyping, and debugging PCB/PCBAs as well as interfacing with manufacturing groups during releaseuild, Extensive experience with electronics lab tools and simulation tools (ex: LTSpice, PSpice), Excellent communication (verbal will be expected to develop detailed build assembly instructions and diagrams, Excellent problem-solving and hardware debugging skills, Hands-on experience with prototyping and testing, including the use of lab equipment
Nice to Have
Experience with robotics or designing electronics for lightweight, space-constrained systems is a significant plus, Subject matter expertise in the following areas: power electronics, battery and charger development, high-speed digital or compute carrier board design, functional safety, compliance, or DFx
What You'll Do.
Own the wheelbase electrical architecture from high-level system concept to PCBA design
and verify electronics and electrical system requirements
and test multi-layer mixed signal PCBAs
Rapid prototyping of electrical systems at both system and board levels
Generate design documentation such as schematics
test plans and procedures
fabrication and assembly drawings
Design hardware to meet functional safety requirements
implementing redundant systems
and diagnostic features
Conduct performance benchmarking and power analysis to optimize the hardware for maximum efficiency and thermal management
Develop and execute comprehensive validation and test plans
design necessary test fixtures
and execute rigorous testing
Participate in the debugging and root cause analysis related to hardware and software defect resolution
Drive excellence in EMIC/SI/PI and DFM/DFA
Own the entire lifecycle of electronics and electrical systems from initial concept and architecture definition through design
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with leadership, program management, and cross-functional teams to plan and execute company strategy; Mentor junior and senior engineers; Manage 3rd party relationships with vendors, contract manufacturers, and external design services
Communication Scope
verbal communication; written communication; develop detailed build assembly instructions and diagrams
Process & Methodology
program management, product lifecycle management
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 We're looking for experienced electrical engineers to drive our electronics developments for the wheelbase of the Apollo humanoid robot. We are primarily interested in candidates who have developed autonomous mobile robots (AMR) and automated guided vehicles (AGV). In this job role, you will own electronic systems from ideation through design, testing, and into mass production. Responsibilities Own the wheelbase electrical architecture from high-level system concept to PCBA design. Collaborate with leadership, program management, and cross-functional teams to plan and execute company strategy. Innovate by bringing new core technologies, test practices, and processes into electrical engineering developments. Define, simulate, and verify electronics and electrical system requirements. Design, simulate, implement, and test multi-layer mixed signal PCBAs. Rapid prototyping of electrical systems at both system and board levels. Generate design documentation such as schematics, block diagrams, test plans and procedures, fabrication and assembly drawings. Design hardware to meet functional safety requirements, implementing redundant systems, fail-safe mechanisms, and diagnostic features to meet or exceed industry safety standards. Conduct performance benchmarking and power analysis to optimi
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