Electrical Engineer for Robotics

Hstar Technologies; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hstar Technologies in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is seeking a talented Electrical Engineer to contribute to the development of advanced robotic systems aimed at enhancing healthcare. The role involves various responsibilities including designing functional blocks and project testing.

Ideal candidates should possess strong skills in DC motor control, embedded systems, and programming in C/C++. A Master's degree with 2+ years or a Bachelor's degree with 4-5 years of relevant experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Work in a team environment coordinating motion control and electric driver development.
• Carry out schematic entry and PCB layout for analog and digital circuits.
• Perform circuit testing.

Responsibilities

• Create specifications and design schemes for new projects.
• Conduct projects involving evaluations and modifications of electronic systems.
• Prepare requirements and review technical designs for hardware and software.

Skills

Motor control using DC motors

Familiarity with TI DSPs

Using Altium Designer tools

Knowledge of microcontroller

Embedded microcontroller and DSP firmware development

Background in power electronics

Computer programming in C/C++, Python, and Matlab

Education

Master's degree in relevant field (2+ years of experience)

Bachelor's degree in relevant field (4-5 years of experience)

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

Hstar is developing cutting edge robotic systems that complement and extend human capabilities, with particular emphasis the delivery of high quality, affordable healthcare. A rapidly growing company, Hstar is building upon technologies developed through advanced research and development to create industry-leading commercial products.

We seek strong candidates in Electrical Engineering for robotic system to join our talented team.

Job Description

• Create specifications and design schemes, project functional blocks, select parts and vendors, test equipment for new projects and modify/enhance existing designs.
• Plan, organize, and conduct projects involving the evaluation, fabrication, modification, and design of electronic systems at board level.
• Prepare requirements documents, design verification and validation, and review technical design for hardware, software and PCBs.
• Contribute to product design and development.
• Transfer products to manufacturing with clear documentation and technical support to solve problems.
• Read schematics, build and debug prototype electrical/electronic circuits.
• Work on cross functional systems design and test with mechanical, software, and applications engineers.
• Stay up to date on industry trends and direction of design, verification, and application technology.

Qualifications

• Skills in motor control using DC motors.
• Familiarity with the TI DSPs and programming.
• Capability in using Altium Designer tools for schematic entry and PCB layout.
• Knowledge of microcontroller.
• Strong experience with embedded microcontroller and DSP firmware development.
• Background in power electronics.
• Computer programming skills in C/C++, Python, and Matlab.

Additional Information

The candidates for this position should be able to: 1) work in a team environment and coordinate the motion control and electric driver development efforts, 2) carry out schematic entry and PCB layout for analog and digital circuits, 3) perform circuit testing.

A Master with at least 2 years or B.S. with at least 4-5 years of relevant experience is preferred.