Electrical Design Engineer

Mind Robotics; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge robotics company in California seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to design and develop complex electrical systems for various robotics applications. The role involves executing full-cycle PCB development and working closely with a team of firmware and mechanical engineers. Candidates should have at least 5+ years of experience in building electromechanical systems and a technical degree in Electrical Engineering. This position offers the opportunity to innovate in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in building complex electromechanical systems and sensors.
• Deep understanding of DC-DC converters, EMI/EMC mitigation.
• Experience with hardware validation cycles and debug techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex electrical systems.
• Execute full-cycle PCB development including layout and manufacturing.
• Assemble, test, and debug initial prototypes.

Skills

Power distribution design

Sensor integration

Motor drive systems

PCB development

Communication protocols (I2C, SPI, CAN bus, UART)

Experience with circuit debug and validation

Education

Technical degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Altium

KiCad

OrCAD

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex electrical systems, including power distribution, sensor integration, and motor drive systems.

• Execute full-cycle PCB development—schematic capture, component selection, multi-layer layout, and manufacturing file generation (Altium, KiCad, or OrCAD).

• Assemble, test, and debug initial prototypes

• Work closely with firmware and mechanical engineers to define connectors, pinouts, and physical constraints.

• Develop specifications and accelerated test plans to validate the product for its lifetime

• Interface with PCB fabricators and component suppliers to ensure timely delivery and DFM

Qualifications

• Technical degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

• 5+ years of experience (or equivalent "hard tech" projects) building complex electromechanical systems and sensors

• Deep understanding of DC-DC converters, EMI/EMC mitigation, and standard communication protocols (I2C, SPI, CAN bus, UART).

• Experience with hardware validation cycles, debug and measurement methods

• Experience with wire harnesses, cabling & connectors.4

• Experience designing for volume processes and working with contract manufacturers

• You are comfortable with ambiguity, move fast, and have an "engineering curiosity" that drives you to understand how the entire system works, not just your part.