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.
We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the design, development and testing of our Apollo humanoid robots. This role is well-suited for early-career engineers who are eager to apply engineering fundamentals, learn industry best practices, and grow through hands-on product development experience.
In this role, you will work under the guidance of senior and staff engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams—including electrical, software, manufacturing, quality, and operations—to help deliver products that meet performance, reliability, cost, safety, and manufacturability requirements.
Responsibilities- Assist in the design and development of mechanical components and assemblies
- Create and maintain CAD models, engineering drawings, and technical documentation
- Support prototyping, build activities, and engineering tests
- Perform basic mechanical analysis and calculations under guidance
- Apply Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles
- Assist with verification, validation, and reliability testing
- Support investigation and resolution of test, manufacturing, and field issues
- Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback
- Support production builds and engineering change activities (ECO/ECN)
- Follow established engineering processes, best practices, and documentation standards
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 2+ years of experience in a related mechanical engineering role
- Foundational knowledge in mechanical design, CAD, and engineering documentation
- Exposure to manufacturing processes, prototyping, and production support
- Basic understanding of mechanical analysis, testing, and reliability principles
- Familiarity with materials selection, GD&T, and tolerance fundamentals
- Awareness of electromechanical, thermal, or fluid systems is a plus
- Cost-conscious mindset with exposure to value engineering concepts
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
*This is a direct hire. Please, no outside Agency solicitations.
Apptronik provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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