Electronics Engineer

PAL Robotics; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Early Friday finish (14:00)

26 days annual leave

Free coffee & tea

Job summary

PAL Robotics, based in Barcelona, is seeking an Electronics Engineer to lead the design of electronics for advanced robotics platforms. You will own system design, motor control, and power board development for battery-powered systems, and mentor junior engineers in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

The role requires hands-on PCB layout, bring-up, testing, and collaboration with mechanical, software, and firmware teams to ensure seamless integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 4+ years in designing motor control systems for BLDC and battery-powered boards.
• Experience with EMI/EMC, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Hands-on board layout, bring-up, and debugging.
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electronics systems for robotics platforms with a focus on BLDC motor control.
• Lead and mentor a team of Electronics Engineers.
• Oversee manufacturing release and production readiness.
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, and firmware teams.
• Test, validate, and debug electronic systems to meet specs.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies.

Skills

Motor control design

CAN / EtherCAT buses

PCB layout and bring-up

Team leadership

EMI/EMC compliance

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Altium Designer

PCB prototyping tools

Job description

Company Description

PAL Robotics is a leading robotics company based in sunny Barcelona. Our goal is to enhance people’s quality of life through robotics and automation technologies. We have over 20 years of experience in the robotics field and offer daily challenges to everyone in our team to help them grow.

PAL Robotics is a leading robotics company based in sunny Barcelona. Our goal is to enhance people’s quality of life through robotics and automation technologies. We have over 20 years of experience in the robotics field and offer daily challenges to everyone in our team to help them grow.

Job Description

At PAL Robotics, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of robotics technology and creating innovative solutions that have a real-world impact. As an Electronics Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in advancing our cutting‑edge robotics platforms.

As part of your role, you will be responsible for system design, implementation, and overseeing the manufacturing release. The ideal candidate should demonstrate expertise in system design, both analog and digital circuitry, exhibit strong communication skills, and possess the ability to lead and nurture a team of Electronics Engineers.

Duties and responsibility

• Analysis of requirements, conceptualization and development of electronic circuits with micro‑controllers and peripheral components for AD/DA conversion, sensor technology/electrical actuators, bus interfaces etc.
• Design and development of electronics systems for advanced robotics platforms, with a focus on BLDC motor control and power board design for battery-powered systems.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams, including mechanical engineering, software development, and firmware engineering, to ensure seamless integration of electronic components.
• Conduct thorough testing, validation, and debugging of electronic systems to meet performance and reliability standards.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation in our products.

Qualifications

Required skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 4+ years of hands‑on experience in designing motor control systems for BLDC applications, as well as power board design for battery‑powered systems.
• Strong background on motor control drivers, CAN and EtherCAT buses.
• Recent, product‑focused experience designing multilayered boards including actual hands‑on board layout, bring‑up, and debug experience.
• Proven experience with EMI/EMC compliance challenges, design for reliability, and design for manufacturability.
• Proven track record of successfully leading complex electronics projects from concept to production.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary team environment.
• Experienced Altium Designer user.
• Good hands on with PCBAs and cabling.

Desired Skills And Experience

• Complex multi‑axis control system architecture development: power, communication (CAN, Ethernet, EtherCAT), safety.
• Multi‑Axis robot system integration.
• Able to perform and understand SPICE analysis with proficiency.
• Experience dealing with providers and manufacturing workshops.
• Experience working with ERP systems.

Additional Information

We offer a comprehensive compensation package, including salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional development. You will be part of a dynamic and international team in a constantly growing and developing environment within a fulfilling and inclusive equal opportunity workplace.

• Permanent full‑time contract (37.5 hours/week with a focus on work‑life balance).
• Flexible working hours and early Friday finish (14:00).
• 26 working days of annual leave, plus December 24th and 31st as non‑working days.
• Opportunities for payment in kind and ongoing training initiatives.
• Free coffee & tea to keep you energized!
• Start date: September 2026.
• Salary range: €35,000 – €45,000 gross per year, depending on experience and qualifications. Exceptional candidates with relevant experience may be considered above this range.