JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to lead and execute our Product Validation roadmap and drive rigorous testing of our general-purpose robots. This is a unique opportunity to have a large impact at a high growth start-up. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, with a successful track record of leading engineering design verification and product validation of electro-mechanical products, we’d love to speak with you.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead the development of Verification & Validation procedures and test scripts and ensure traceability to engineering and product requirements.
• Document verification & validation results and partner with systems and design engineers to recommend corrective actions and obtain stakeholder acceptance of validation results.
• Lead and validate the performance and reliability of Apptronik’s general purpose robots during product development.
• Ensure that testing processes and procedures comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Summarize and present complex test results to drive actionable plans.
• Build test automation processes to improve efficiency and reduce cycle time.
• Collaborate with 3rd party laboratories to ensure rigorous validation of Apptronik’s products across safety, certification, and product requirements.

 

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrated in-depth expertise in engineering design verification and validation.
• Expertise in leading verification and validation of industrial robots or similar electro-mechanical systems.
• Hands-on design and/or testing experience of electronic, mechatronics or electromechanical products, subsystems, or components.
• Expertise in root cause analysis and reliability growth.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience designing specialized test equipment and test fixtures.
• Expertise using thermal chambers, HALT chambers, shaker tables, and power analyzers.

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering. Master’s degree in engineering preferred.
• 7+ years of relevant professional experience

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• 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.

 

Perks:

• Competitive salary w/ benefits 
• Highly motivating equity incentive package 
• Flexible work hours policy 
• Professional development opportunities 
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401k plan