Electrical Engineer: Robotics Hardware Engineering

Facebook; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is on the lookout for a skilled Electrical Engineer to join their Robotics team. This pivotal role involves tackling complex electrical design challenges while ensuring safety and quality standards are met. You will be engaged in the entire process from initial concept development to prototype testing, contributing to groundbreaking robotics projects that redefine human connection. If you are passionate about robotics and eager to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions can make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering with consumer products.
• Hands-on lab experience in assembly and testing of electrical systems.
• Experience innovating and solving complex design problems.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical engineering solutions for next-gen robotics.
• Develop schematics and guide board layout for electrical systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary partners for project success.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Robotics Hardware Engineering

Circuit Design

Embedded Systems

Schematic and Layout Design

Testing and Debugging

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SPICE

MATLAB

Altium

Cadence

Oscilloscope

DMM

Job description

**Summary:**

At Meta, we’re building the future of human connection and the technology that enables it. This means continuously inventing and developing technologies for the next generation of experiences. To continue our efforts in the path to AGI, and as we move closer to a future with intelligent robots and advanced AI models, we're hiring talent across a broad range of disciplines from robotics hardware to system software, machine perception, and artificial intelligence. These crucial projects and initiatives taken on by this team have never been done before, so you have a rare opportunity to help us create new ways people connect around the world. Meta is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our Robotics team. This role is pivotal in tackling the most challenging electrical design problems we face, designing and developing complex robotics that balance ergonomics, performance, reliability, and usability while maintaining the highest safety and quality standards. You will become part of a team responsible for initial concept development, analytical modeling, prototype design, construction, and testing.

**Required Skills:**

Electrical Engineer: Robotics Hardware Engineering Responsibilities:

1. Architect and design electrical engineering solutions for the next generation of robotics, that include fabrication and assembly of Printed Circuit Boards, Flexible Printed Circuits, Cable Assemblies, and Rigid Flexible Printed Circuits.

2. Develop schematics, guide board layout, assemble, test, debug, and integrate multi-component electrical systems using industry-standard simulation and design packages such as SPICE, MATLAB, Altium or Cadence.

3. Establish and conduct collaborations with multidisciplinary partners, both internal and external.

4. Embrace constant learning, diving into new areas with unfamiliar technologies, and supporting the ambiguity of robotics problem solving.

**Minimum Qualifications:**

Minimum Qualifications:

5. 5+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering, with a proven track record of contributing to the successful inception, ideation, development, and launch of consumer products.

6. BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent experience.

7. Experience in one or more of the following systems in the context of Robotic systems: Lithium Battery Systems, High Power (>100W) DC/DC Power Conversion and Distribution, DC Motor Controllers and Drivers, Embedded systems (MCU/GPU), Electrical System Integration, positional sensing (encoders, etc), cable harness design, functional safety systems, and control theory

8. Electrical system integration including schematic and layout using industry-standard simulation and design packages such as SPICE, MATLAB, Altium or Cadence.

9. Experience with electrical design verification using standard test and measurement equipment (Oscilloscope, LCR, DMM, Electronic Load, etc).

10. Experience working collaboratively with cross functional Engineering, Safety, Manufactury, and external partners

11. Hands-on lab experience to assemble and test the above systems. Soldering, crimping, and basic mechanical assembly.

12. Experience innovating and solving complex design problems.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

Preferred Qualifications:

13. MS degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

14. 8+ years of experience in research or advanced development incubating new tech and guiding them through to product transfer.

15. Experience in full robotics and consumer electronic product design.

16. Design for Compliance certification and EMI/EMC theory

17. Experience programming in other languages like Python/Java/C#/C++/C, creating initial system bring-up, debugging, and test code.

18. Experience with signal and power integrity.

19. Experience with vendor engagement and relationship management, including co-design and customization of existing commercial technologies.

20. Experience defining and coordinating test procedures in a lab and factory environment to facilitate system bring-up and evaluation.

21. Experience with electrical and operational safety controls and procedures.

**Public Compensation:**

$170,000/year to $240,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

**Industry:** Internet

**Equal Opportunity:**

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

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