Electrical Engineer

Insight Global (United States); Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an electrical engineer in Watertown, MA to design, develop, and support electrical and firmware systems for custom motion and robotic platforms. You will drive projects from concept to manufacturing, interfacing with contract manufacturers and production teams to ensure robust implementations.

The role focuses on motors, drives, encoders, power electronics, and feedback/control systems, with emphasis on embedded firmware interaction and PCBAs.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years in electrical or electromechanical system design—motors, drives, encoders, actuation, power electronics, or feedback/control systems.
• Strong foundation in electronics, closed-loop control concepts, and applied math/analytical problem-solving.
• Comfortable reviewing schematics and interfacing with contract manufacturers on custom PCBAs.
• Working knowledge of how embedded firmware interacts with electrical hardware.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support electrical and firmware systems behind custom motion and robotic platforms.
• Partner with engineering and production teams to take designs from concept through sustained manufacturing.
• Collaborate on integration of motors, sensors, actuators, and control systems in robotic platforms.

Skills

Electrical design

Embedded firmware

Control systems

Schematic review

Motor drives

PCBAs interfacing

Data acquisition

Analytical skills

Industrial automation

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

FPGA

Job description

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking an electrical engineer for a client based in Watertown, MA. This person will design, develop, and support the electrical and firmware systems behind custom motion and robotic platforms — from motor controllers and drive electronics through actuators, sensors, and feedback systems. They will also partner with the engineering and production teams to take designs from concept through sustained manufacturing.

Skills and Requirements

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or related technical field
• 5+ years in electrical or electromechanical system design — motors, drives, encoders, actuation, power electronics, or feedback/control systems
• Strong foundation in electronics, closed-loop control concepts, and applied math/analytical problem-solving
• Comfortable reviewing schematics and interfacing with contract manufacturers on custom PCBAs
• Working knowledge of how embedded firmware interacts with electrical hardware

Candidates from industrial automation, mechatronics, automotive, or robotics backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

• Experience with robotics, medical devices, or test/simulation systems
• Exposure to industrial communication protocols or FPGA-based systems
• Familiarity with regulated/compliance environments (ISO, medical device standards)
• Experience with low-noise analog signal conditioning and data acquisition

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].