Apptronik
Director of Product Management, Hardware
Austin, TX · Director · Full-time · Posted Jul 17, 2026
- Experience
- At least 10 years in product management or engineering, including 5+ years leading product managers, with a track record of shipping complex hardware products.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in mechanical, electrical, systems, or robotics engineering, or a related field.
About the job
Leads product management for Apptronik’s hardware portfolio, setting strategy and roadmaps and overseeing products from concept through production, sustaining, and end of life.
What you'll do
- Build and lead the hardware product management team and establish product management standards and governance.
- Own hardware product strategy, roadmaps, cost targets, and new product introduction through mass production.
- Manage product lifecycle, supplier and manufacturing engagement, and coordination across hardware, software, safety, quality, and compliance.
What they ask for
- Track record building and leading product management teams.
- Deep hardware product and NPI experience, including design for manufacturability, reliability, validation, and cost/BOM management.
- Experience with autonomous robots or similar complex electromechanical systems.
- Hands-on experience with vendors, suppliers, contract manufacturers, and internal manufacturing teams.
Nice to have
- Advanced degree or MBA.
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