Hardware Test Engineer (Dexterity)

Join Apptronik's Dexterity R&D program as a Hardware Test Engineer. This hands-on role involves mechanical, electrical, and system-level testing, with responsibilities including test strategy, planning, fixture design, and execution. You will work closely with the development team, assembling test articles, running tests, and providing feedback to the design process. Ideal candidates have a background in mechanical or electrical engineering, experience with data acquisition systems, and a systematic approach to debugging and root-cause analysis.

• Definir y traducir los requisitos de diseño en planes de prueba estructurados, y redactar planes y procedimientos de prueba.
• Ensamblar y configurar artículos de prueba a partir de hardware de prototipo, ejecutar pruebas desde componentes individuales hasta evaluaciones de sistema integrado.
• Producir informes de prueba estructurados con hallazgos y recomendaciones que conecten los resultados con las implicaciones de diseño.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or related field + 3 years of relevant experience; MS + 1 year
• Familiarity with data acquisition systems and benchtop instruments (force/torque sensors, encoders, DAQs)
• Experience designing and building test fixtures or benchtop test setups
• Ability to write structured test plans with clear pass/fail criteria and traceable documentation
• Hands-on experience testing mechanical or electromechanical hardware, including setup, instrumentation, data collection, and analysis
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and component datasheets
• Experience on multi-disciplinary hardware teams with fast iteration cycles
• Systematic approach to debugging and root-cause analysis
• Ability to leverage AI agents for debug and development support
• Python competency for data processing and analysis
• Experience with robotic hand, gripper, or dexterous manipulation hardware
• Experience with a PLM system (e.g., Arena, Windchill, Teamcenter)
• Familiarity with wire harnessing: routing, connector selection, and strain relief
• Background in mechanism characterization: stiffness, backlash, friction, or range of motion
• CAD experience (e.g., SolidWorks, Onshape) for fixture design and drawing review
• Experience testing or characterizing electromechanical linear actuators, including force output, stroke, speed, and backdrivability
• Prior experience in an R&D or prototype development environment
• Candidates with non-traditional backgrounds who can demonstrate equivalent hands-on experience are strongly encouraged to apply