

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Continuous Improvement
Location
Austin, TX
Level
Senior-Level
Department
Robotics & Automation
Type
Salary
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-08-27
The Senior Mechanical Engineer will focus on continuous improvement for the Apollo humanoid robot platform, driving design, process, and performance enhancements across the robotic system.
Responsibilities
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives for the Apollo humanoid robot.
- Conduct root cause analysis on system failures and production inefficiencies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate improvements.
- Optimize mechanical designs for manufacturability and reliability.
- Design, prototype, and test new components and sub-systems.
- Develop and implement best practices for mechanical assembly and quality control.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering; Master's preferred.
- 7+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, focusing on design for manufacturing.
- Expertise in CAD software and FEA simulation.
- Strong understanding of GD&T and manufacturing processes.
- Hands-on experience with prototyping and testing.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and data-driven decision-making.
- Experience with humanoid robotics or legged locomotion is a plus.