Hardware Test Engineer – Dexterity
Core
Hardware Test Engineer for robotic hand (dexterity) R&D, validating mechanical/electromechanical components and systems to support Apollo humanoid robot development.
Role type
Hardware Test Engineer (R&D)
Builds
Robotic hand hardware (dexterous manipulation) for Apollo humanoid robots
Domain
Robotics / Embodied AI / Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical/electromechanical hardware testing, test plan authoring, test fixture design, reading mechanical/electrical drawings, data acquisition systems, benchtop instruments, Python for data analysis, root-cause analysis
Preferred skills
robotic hand/gripper hardware experience, wire harnessing, PLM systems, CAD (SolidWorks/Onshape), mechanism characterization, electromechanical actuator testing
Technologies
Python, DAQs, force/torque sensors, encoders, PLM (Arena/Windchill/Teamcenter), SolidWorks, Onshape
Responsibilities
Define test strategy and plans for dexterity hardware; assemble and configure test articles; execute component to system-level tests; design and build custom test fixtures; support wiring harness design; manage test documentation in PLM; perform root-cause analysis on test failures; consult on design for testability.
Seniority
Mid-level (3+ years experience required)