Electrical Engineer (Automation / Robotic Systems)

Apollo Technical LLC; South Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Apollo Technical LLC is seeking a motivated Electrical Engineer to support development and validation of robotic tool changer systems. You will design electrical architectures, build automated test benches, and collaborate with global R&D teams to ensure robust, repeatable performance.

The role emphasizes test engineering, data logging, and integration with PLCs and industrial protocols, with a strong focus on safety, reliability, and scalable validation in an industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with electrical design and automation preferred.
• Proficiency with eCAD tools such as EPLAN.
• Familiarity with PLCs and industrial protocols (Profinet, EtherCAT, IO-Link).
• Experience with Python for test automation.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical schematics and wiring diagrams using eCAD tools (e.g., EPLAN).
• Develop electrical architectures for robotic tool changers.
• Collaborate with global R&D teams throughout product development.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and FMEA.
• Address functional safety requirements per PL/SIL standards.
• Maintain BOMs, specifications, and performance reports.
• Define test plans and test cases for functional and safety aspects.
• Design and build automated test benches with power, load, and signal emulation.
• Integrate DAQ, log data, and monitor test results for validation.
• Develop automated test sequences for high repeatability and scalability.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, software, and mechatronic issues.
• Perform root-cause analysis on failures.

Skills

Electrical design

Automation

Python for test automation

Test automation

FMEA

System integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EPLAN

Job description

Apollo Technical is seeking a highly motivated Electrical Engineer to support the development and validation of innovative robotic tool changer systems.

This role blends electrical design expertise with a strong focus on test engineering, validation, and the creation of automated test benches. You will work closely with global R&D teams to ensure new products are robust, reliable, and ready for industrial deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design electrical schematics and wiring diagrams using eCAD tools (e.g., EPLAN).
• Contribute to the development of electrical architectures for robotic tool changers.
• Collaborate with global R&D teams throughout the product development process.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Address functional safety requirements in alignment with Performance Level (PL) and Safety Integrity Level (SIL) standards.
• Maintain technical documentation, including Bills of Materials (BOMs), specifications, and performance reports.
• Define comprehensive test plans and test cases covering functional, electrical, safety, and failure scenarios.
• Design and build innovative automated test benches with power, load simulation, and signal emulation capabilities.
• Integrate measurement and data acquisition (DAQ) equipment into automated test setups.
• Develop automated test sequences that deliver high repeatability and scalability.
• Implement effective data logging and monitoring strategies.
• Analyze test data, trends, and failures, and produce clear reports to support further validation.
• Integrate systems with PLCs, robotics platforms, and industrial communication protocols.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, software, and mechatronic issues.
• Perform root-cause analysis on failures.
• Adhere to all safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

Experience

• Experience with electrical design and automation preferred.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with eCAD tools such as EPLAN.
• Familiarity with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and industrial communication protocols (e.g., Profinet, EtherCAT, IO-Link).
• Experience with Python for test automation strongly preferred.