Electronic Hardware Design Engineer (Robotics / EOAT)

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

We are seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer to lead the development of electrical subsystems for a next-generation surgical robotic platform. This hands-on role includes PCBA design, system integration, testing, and troubleshooting.

You will collaborate with Software, Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Regulatory teams to develop reliable electrical solutions from concept through commercialization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Five or more years of professional electrical engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design and development of a major robotic subsystem.
• Translate product and system needs into electrical requirements, interfaces, and designs.
• Develop complex PCBs including schematic design, component selection, and board designs (rigid, flex, rigid-flex).
• Perform PCB layout reviews, board bring-up, characterization, testing, and debugging using Altium.
• Integrate electrical hardware with embedded software, mechanical components, and the broader robotic system.
• Lead technical tradeoff decisions involving performance, safety, reliability, manufacturability, cost, and risk.
• Develop verification and EMC test strategies and support testing at external laboratories or facilities.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical and multidisciplinary system issues.
• Support design documentation, risk management, design transfer, and product commercialization.

Skills

PCBA design

Altium

EMC/EMI design

Systems integration

Robotics experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

Job description

Pay: Negotiable depending on direct-related experience UP to $58 - $65 an hour

Work Authorization: Must be physically located in United States and have CURRENT United States employment authorization documents WITHOUT current sponsorship transfer requirements.

Job Summary

• We are seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer to lead the development of electrical subsystems for a next-generation surgical robotic platform. This hands-on role includes PCBA design, system integration, testing, and troubleshooting.
• You will collaborate with Software, Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Regulatory teams to develop reliable electrical solutions from concept through commercialization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced PCBA design experience, including schematic design, component selection, layout review, board bring-up, and debugging.
• Proficiency with Altium and experience with rigid, flex, or rigid-flex board designs.
• Experience integrating electrical hardware with software, mechanical systems, and system-level requirements.
• Knowledge of EMC/EMI design, testing, troubleshooting, and design for manufacturability.
• Experience developing complex electromechanical, robotic, medical, or other technically sophisticated products.
• Experience guiding products from requirements and concept development through verification, transfer, and commercialization.
• Strong communication and complex problem-solving skills.

What You Will Do

• Lead the electrical design and development of a major robotic subsystem.
• Translate product and system needs into electrical requirements, interfaces, and designs.
• Develop complex PCBAs, including schematic design, component selection, and rigid, flex, and rigid-flex board designs.
• Perform PCB layout reviews, board bring-up, characterization, testing, and debugging using Altium.
• Integrate electrical hardware with embedded software, mechanical components, and the broader robotic system.
• Lead technical tradeoff decisions involving performance, safety, reliability, manufacturability, cost, and risk.
• Develop verification and EMC test strategies and support testing at external laboratories or other facilities.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical and multidisciplinary system issues.
• Support design documentation, risk management, design transfer, and product commercialization.

What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline is required.
• Five or more years of professional electrical engineering experience is required.

Work Authorization

Must be currently in the United States with active employment authorization documents without CURRENT sponsorship transfer requirements. Sponsorship is NOT available NOW or in the FUTURE for this role.