Apptronik
Staff Wire Harness Engineer
Austin, TX · Staff · Full-time · Posted Feb 11, 2026
- Experience
- 8+ years in complex electromechanical systems.
- Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in EE, ME, or Robotics.
About the job
Defines the humanoid robot’s electrical interconnect architecture and leads harness design, reliability, standardization, and production readiness.
What you'll do
- Set power and data distribution architecture and lead harness routing across high-DOF joints.
- Establish harness design standards and tooling; drive design-for-excellence, reliability, and failure analysis.
- Coordinate engineering and manufacturing teams, suppliers, and production partners; mentor engineers.
What they ask for
- Expert-level knowledge of high-speed data and high-power distribution in space-constrained harnesses.
- Track record designing harnesses for high-cycle dynamic applications.
- Advanced proficiency in Zuken E3.series, Siemens Capital, or SolidWorks Electrical.
- Deep understanding of EMI/EMC mitigation, shielding, thermal derating, and IPC-WHMA-620 or related standards.
Tools
Zuken E3, Capital, Zuken E3.series, Siemens Capital, SolidWorks Electrical, IPC-WHMA-620
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