Staff Electrical Engineer
July 26
🏢 In-office - Bay Area
Description
• Lead the architecture and design of electrical systems for robotic automation products, ensuring reliability, scalability, and cost-effectiveness • Own the electrical and electronic systems through their life cycle, from conception to volume manufacturing, including design reviews, implementation, and product release • Serve as the technical subject matter expert for electrical and electronic systems, mentoring and guiding engineers on best practices • Develop and execute electrical test plans to validate system performance • Prototype and test electrical systems to assess performance and identify design issues • Ensure design for signal integrity, reduced noise interference, and effective grounding practices for optimal system performance • Write and maintain electrical design standards and documentation, clearly communicating design considerations and trade-offs • Support initial product builds at contract manufacturers (CMs) and early installations at customer facilities, including troubleshooting and training
Requirements
• MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering or related discipline • Proven experience leading the development of complex products from conception through design, development, and volume manufacturing • Expertise in circuit and board design, including analog circuits, digital logic, high-speed signals, filtering, high-voltage circuits, component selection, electrical schematics, and PCB layout • Proficiency with electrical simulation and design tools such as MATLAB and SPICE • Skilled in troubleshooting control systems, PCBAs, and electrical system issues • Experience with motors, servo drivers, sensors, communication protocols (EtherCAT, CANBUS, etc.), robot arms, and controllers • Proficiency in power electronics design (motor drives, SMPS, inverters) and battery-powered systems design • Experience collaborating with off-shore subcontractors, vendors, and global contract manufacturers • Familiarity with lab test instruments such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, DC loads, power supplies, and spectrum analyzers • Experience with hardware product certification processes, best design practices for compliance, and standards (FCC, NFPA 79, UL, CE, IEC) • Experience with PLM systems (Arena, Agile, Teamcenter) for daily development lifecycle management • Strong communication and technical skills, with the ability to lead and direct the electrical system development efforts autonomously • Capable of managing multiple projects and working with global engineering teams with great attention to detail • Quick learner, able to translate new knowledge into execution autonomously
Benefits
• Comprehensive benefits • Equity depending on eligibility
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