apptronik2mo ago

Manager, Manufacturing Test Software

United States·Austinmid

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Key Responsibilities

People & Technical Leadership Lead, mentor, and develop a team of senior manufacturing test software engineers. Set clear technical and execution expectations, ensure accountability,

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People & Technical Leadership Lead, mentor, and develop a team of senior manufacturing test software engineers. Set clear technical and execution expectations, ensure accountability,

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OtherManufacturing

Apptronik is a human-centered robotics company developing AI-powered robots to support humanity in every facet of life. Our flagship humanoid robot, Apollo, is built to collaborate thoughtfully with people, starting with critical industries such as manufacturing and logistics, with future applications in healthcare, the home, and beyond.

We operate at the cutting edge of embodied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society's most important problems. You will join a team dedicated to bringing Apollo to market at scale, tackling the complex challenges like safety, commercialization, and mass production to change the world for the better.

Responsibilities

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Lead, mentor, and develop a team of senior manufacturing test software engineers.
Set clear technical and execution expectations, ensure accountability, and provide regular performance feedback.
Establish coding standards, architectural best practices, and test coverage expectations for manufacturing environments.
Balance hands-on technical guidance with delegation and team scalability.

Own the architecture, development, and maintenance of manufacturing test software used for:
- Sub-assembly testing
- System bring-up
- Functional and acceptance testing
Factory automation and data capture
Ensure test software is robust, scalable, maintainable, and production-ready.
Drive improvements in test reliability, execution time, fault isolation, and data quality
Partner closely with hardware, firmware, systems, and manufacturing teams to ensure end-to-end test coverage.

Own planning, prioritization, and execution of test software deliverables across multiple
programs.
Create and maintain roadmaps, schedules, and dependency tracking for test software
initiatives.
Proactively manage risks, resource constraints, and cross-team dependencies.
Provide clear status reporting, metrics, and execution visibility to leadership.
Ensure alignment between engineering development timelines and manufacturing ramp
schedules.

Support internal manufacturing and contract manufacturers (e.g., CM sites) with scalable, well-documented test solutions.
Ensure test software deployments are repeatable, configurable, and easy to support on
the factory floor.
Drive improvements in manufacturing throughput, yield, and first-pass success through
software-enabled testing.

Define and improve processes around test software releases, validation, deployment, and change control.
Promote automation, data-driven decision making, and continuous improvement across the test ecosystem.
Ensure documentation, onboarding materials, and knowledge transfer are maintained at a high standard.\

Requirements

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Strong background in manufacturing test software architecture, automation frameworks, and factory-scale systems.
Proven experience in program management: planning, prioritization, scheduling, and cross-functional execution.
Experience working closely with hardware, firmware, systems, and manufacturing teams.
Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous, and scaling production environments.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to align technical execution to business and manufacturing needs.

Requirements

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Experience with robotics, electromechanical systems, or complex hardware products.
Experience supporting contract manufacturers and multi-site production environments.
Familiarity with manufacturing data systems, traceability, and yield analytics.
Experience building or scaling test infrastructure during NPI and production ramps.
Background in both hands-on engineering and leadership roles.

8+ years of experience in software development, with significant focus on manufacturing or production test systems.
3+ years of experience managing engineers, preferably in a manufacturing or test environment.

Requirements

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Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift 25-45 pounds at times
Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen
Hearing and speech to communicate
International travel likely; passport highly desired
Travel up to 50% may be required

*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.