Electrical Test Engineer - AGV & Robotics Systems

VisionNav Robotics; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

VisionNav Robotics in Detroit is seeking an Electrical Test Engineer to validate and troubleshoot electrical and control systems for AGV products. You will focus on testing components, wiring, sensors, PLC-controlled systems, I/O signals, and related hardware to ensure safe, reliable operation.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years in an electrical engineering role, with knowledge of MATLAB, SolidWorks, and PLCs, and the ability to travel to client sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Electrical, Mechanical, Automation, Computer Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of industrial electrical engineering experience.
• Strong collaboration and hands-on problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and complete AGV electrical testing across validation stages.
• Develop and optimize test plans and test cases for system integration.
• Test power distribution, sensors, encoders, motors, drives, PLCs, I/O signals, and safety circuits.
• Identify, reproduce, analyze, and troubleshoot issues; perform initial root-cause analysis.
• Adjust inverter driver parameters and improve testing methods based on field feedback.
• Collaborate with electrical, software, controls, mechanical, and application teams to improve reliability.

Skills

Electrical testing

PLCs

Robotics

Schematic reading

MATLAB

SolidWorks

English-Mandarin bilingual

Education

Bachelor’s in Robotics or related field

Tools

PLC programming environment

Test equipment

Job description

VisionNav Robotics in Detroit is seeking an Electrical Test Engineer to validate and troubleshoot electrical and control systems for AGV products. You will focus on testing components, wiring, sensors, PLC-controlled systems, I/O signals, and related hardware to ensure safe, reliable operation.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years in an electrical engineering role, with knowledge of MATLAB, SolidWorks, and PLCs, and the ability to travel to client sites as needed.