Electrical Engineer, Robotics & Motion Systems

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

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.