Lead Electrical Engineer - Autonomous Robots

Prime Robotics group; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 144,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance plans

Dedicated vacation and sick leave

Hands-on experience with cutting-edge robotics technology

Collaborative culture fostering innovation

Opportunity to contribute to transformative technology

Job summary

A robotics automation company in Denver is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to oversee electrical architecture for autonomous mobile robots. This role involves leading a team based in China, fostering reliable designs, and troubleshooting deployment issues. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in embedded electrical systems, power distribution, and team leadership across borders. A competitive salary of $160,000 annually is offered, along with comprehensive benefits supporting employee wellbeing and career development.

Qualifications

• 10+ years designing complex embedded electrical systems.
• Deep expertise in power distribution, DC/DC systems, grounding, EMI/EMC, and electrical reliability.
• Proven ability to diagnose difficult field failures using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and power analyzers.
• PCB design or review experience: multi-layer boards, high-current layout, power integrity.
• Experience with mobile robots, AGVs/AMRs, or industrial automation equipment.
• Familiarity with Ethernet, CAN bus, and RS485/industrial protocols.
• Experience leading or coordinating engineering teams, including across international sites.
• Clear communicator — able to translate complex technical analysis for field service teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of 48V/24V power systems including power distribution, DC/DC conversion, grounding, and fault protection.
• Lead and mentor the China-based electrical engineering team.
• Lead root-cause analysis of electrical failures in deployed robots — power instability, EMI, communication dropouts, grounding issues, and sensor failures.
• Review and improve PCB designs for power routing, decoupling, grounding topology, signal integrity, and transient protection.
• Design and debug industrial communication systems: Ethernet, CAN bus, RS485.

Job description

A robotics automation company in Denver is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to oversee electrical architecture for autonomous mobile robots. This role involves leading a team based in China, fostering reliable designs, and troubleshooting deployment issues. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in embedded electrical systems, power distribution, and team leadership across borders. A competitive salary of $160,000 annually is offered, along with comprehensive benefits supporting employee wellbeing and career development.