Robotics Electrical Engineer - PCB & Prototyping

Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement savings program with match

Tuition benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Life and AD&D insurance

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University’s National Robotics Engineering Center (NREC) seeks a dynamic Electrical Engineer to advance robot design, fabrication, and testing across multiple industries. The role emphasizes applying electrical engineering principles to deliver ground-breaking robotic solutions in fast-paced, multidisciplinary projects.

You will contribute to PCB design, sensor integration, firmware development, and hardware prototyping, while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years of related experience in engineering.
• Proven track record of developing electrical circuits and electrical system.
• Circuit design software experience (Altium preferred).

Responsibilities

• Research, identify and test relevant circuits and sensors.
• Find new sensors and ICs relevant to implementing and improving designs
• Perform PCB board design, schematic and layout
• Perform circuit prototyping, PCB assembly and rework
• Generate wiring diagrams
• Source and procure electronic components and lab supplies
• Participate in hardware design process design, reviews, and testing
• Perform light fabrication of prototype parts for robots.
• Assemble and test mechanical and electrical/electronic assemblies
• Document analysis, design, and test results
• Work with interdisciplinary teams to determine comprehensive solutions
• Travel to support field experiments in the field
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Electrical engineering concepts

Circuit design

Python scripting

MATLAB

C

C++

Firmware development

FPGA development

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Altium

SolidWorks

STM32

Atmel

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University’s National Robotics Engineering Center (NREC) seeks a dynamic Electrical Engineer to advance robot design, fabrication, and testing across multiple industries. The role emphasizes applying electrical engineering principles to deliver ground-breaking robotic solutions in fast-paced, multidisciplinary projects.

You will contribute to PCB design, sensor integration, firmware development, and hardware prototyping, while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and