Apptronik
robotics
StaffElectricalEngineer-Charger
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“Staff Electrical Engineer - Charger at Apptronik. Skills: high-power AC/DC conversion, grid-tied power systems, lithium battery charging systems, power delivery architecture, multi-layer mixed signal PCBAs design, hardware debugging. complete technical ownership of the design, development, and deployment of the robot system's charging dock and power delivery infrastructure. design, simulate, implement, and test multi-layer mixed signal PCBAs”
What You'll Achieve.
bringing Apollo to market at scale; tackling the complex challenges like safety, commercialization, and mass production; ensure safe, and reliable operation across diverse international power infrastructures
Industry & Context.
excellent problem-solving skills; hardware debugging; root cause analysis
Travel up to 10% within US and internationally, 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
At least 8 years of experience in Electrical Engineering, Bachelors, Masters, or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, Experience with product lifecycle management and PLM systems such as Arena, Competent in CAD tools including Altium, or similar tools, Experience with developing and maintaining CAD design rules, Proven experience designing, prototyping, and debugging PCB/PCBAs as well as interfacing with manufacturing groups during releasebuild, Experience with electronics lab tools and simulation tools (ex: LTSpice, PSpice), Excellent problem-solving and hardware debugging skills, Hands-on experience with prototyping and testing, including the use of lab equipment
Nice to Have
Knowledge of high-power AC/DC conversion, Knowledge of grid-tied power systems, Knowledge of global safety and regulatory compliance standards, Knowledge of high-efficiency AC/DC and bi-directional DC/DC conversion for lithium battery charging systems, Knowledge of power grid interaction, including harmonics, power factor correction, fault protection, compliance (e. g. UL, CE, FCC, etc. ), and load management
What You'll Do.
complete technical ownership of the design
and deployment of the robot system's charging dock and power delivery infrastructure
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
execute tests for verification
lead debugging and root cause analysis related to hardware and software defect resolution
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including technical lead, project managers, software, mechanical, thermal, systems engineers, and manufacturing; manage 3rd party relationships with vendors, contract manufacturers, and external design services; act as a mentor within the electrical engineering team, guiding junior engineers on best practices for hardware design, documentation, and troubleshooting; drive project execution with leadership, program management, and engineering peers; define component roadmaps with product managers, systems engineers, and technical leads; align technical implementation and execution with company goals; drive consensus with stakeholders on critical design and compliance decisions
Communication Scope
excellent communication (verbal); develop detailed build assembly instructions and diagrams
Process & Methodology
drive project execution, define component roadmaps
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 are seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer to assume complete technical ownership of the design, development, and deployment of the robot system's charging dock and power delivery infrastructure for the Apollo humanoid robot platform. This role requires deep, specialized knowledge in high-power AC/DC conversion, grid-tied power systems, and the rigorous application of global safety and regulatory compliance standards. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Battery Charging, AC/DC, and Power Grid Expertise: Apply broad expertise and specialized knowledge in power electronics, particularly high-efficiency AC/DC and bi-directional DC/DC conversion for lithium battery charging systems. Serve as the technical authority on power delivery architecture and components. Grid Interface Mastery: Design power systems with deep consideration for power grid interaction, including harmonics, power factor correction, fault protection, compliance (e. g. UL, CE, FCC, etc.), and load management to ensure safe, and reliable operation across diverse international power infrastructures. Electronics Owner from Concept to Production: Design, simulate, implement, and test multi-layer mixed signal PCBAs. Rapid prototyping of electrical systems at both system and board levels. Generate des
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