Senior Design Engineer - Electromagnetic (R&D)
Role Overview
At Apptronik, we are building the next generation of general-purpose humanoid robots designed to change the way we live and work.
To achieve unparalleled performance in our robotic platforms, we are expanding our R&D efforts into advanced, custom motor technologies.
Off-the-shelf frameless motors leave significant performance on the table for humanoid robots.
As a electromagnetic designer for Apptronik's custom motor program, you will be the driving force behind our next generation of actuators.
You will set the target metrics and design the motors to hit them, exploring cutting-edge technologies to maximize performance while ensuring these designs remain viable for mass manufacturing.
In addition to serving as the lead hands-on EM designer, you will act as our primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) when collaborating with external partners, university collaborators, and specialized manufacturing vendors.
Key Skills for This Role
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Minimum Qualifications
- Education: MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering (electric machines), Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field.
- Experience: 5+ years of industry experience designing electric machines for high-performance applications (preferably in robotics, aerospace, or automotive/EV sectors).
- Tool Mastery: Expert-level, hands-on experience with electromagnetic design and simulation software (Ansys Maxwell/Motor-CAD, JMAG, or similar) and analytical motor modeling.
- Technical Depth: Exceptional understanding of motor fundamentals, winding theory, magnetic materials, thermal coupling, and the trade-offs involved in maximizing torque density.
- Manufacturing Knowledge: Proven track record of designing motors that have successfully transitioned from the prototype phase to volume manufacturing.
- Qualities: Deep technical credibility, a passion for mentoring others, and a true "experimentalist" mindset who thrives on building a new capability from scratch and validating models against hardware.
- AND REQUIREMENTS
- 5+ years of industry experience designing electric machines for high-performance applications (preferably in robotics, aerospace, or automotive/EV sectors).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with specialized or novel motor topologies (e.g., axial flux, transverse flux, frameless outrunner designs).
- Familiarity with the unique constraints of robotics (e.g., highly dynamic loads, tight packaging constraints, low gearing ratios, and strict thermal limits).
- MATLAB/Python scripting experience for design optimization and workflow automation.
- Strong vendor management experience, having successfully audited and collaborated with overseas or domestic motor manufacturers.
- 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.
About Apptronik
Austin-based robotics company building general-purpose humanoid robots designed to work alongside people in warehouses, manufacturing, and logistics environments.
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