Staff Mechanical Engineer - End Effector Structure Tech Lead
Apptronik
Austin, TX, United States
On-site
8+ years mechanical design experience
Multi-axis robotic arm or high-dof mechanism design
Class-a surfaces and complex geometry surfacing
Apptronik is developing AI-powered humanoid robots like Apollo to collaborate with humans in critical industries such as manufacturing and logistics
Job Summary
Apptronik is developing AI-powered humanoid robots like Apollo to collaborate with humans in critical industries such as manufacturing and logistics.
The successful candidate will own the structural architecture of a multi-fingered robotic hand, balancing dexterity, strength, and weight for unstructured environments.
This role requires leading cross-functional teams to drive manufacturability, scale-up, and rapid prototyping while mentoring engineers and setting best practices.
Matching Summary
Apptronik is developing AI-powered humanoid robots like Apollo to collaborate with humans in critical industries such as manufacturing and logistics.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
8+ years mechanical design experience
Multi-axis robotic arm or high-DOF mechanism design
Class-A surfaces and complex geometry surfacing
FEA structural analysis and durability validation
Tight-space packaging and integration mastery
Cross-functional technical leadership without authority
Nice-to-have
Direct experience with robotic hand design
Knowledge of human hand biomechanics principles
Experience with tendon-driven cable routing systems
Background in compliant or soft robotic structures
Integration of tactile sensing and force feedback
Advanced materials knowledge for wear optimization
Key Requirements
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering required
Minimum 8 years of experience in complex robotic systems
BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or related field