Robotics Electrical Engineer — PCB & Sensor Design

Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

Paid time off

Bus pass

Family concierge services

Fitness center access

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University’s National Robotics Engineering Center (NREC) seeks an Electrical Engineer to contribute to robot design, fabrication, assembly, and testing, applying core electrical engineering principles. The role advances robotics across multiple industries within a fast-paced, innovative environment.

You will join world-class professionals, collaborate across disciplines, and help drive ground-breaking robotic solutions while growing your career at CMU.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of related engineering experience.
• Proven track record of developing electrical circuits and electrical systems.
• Circuit design software experience (Altium preferred).
• Strong organizational, planning, and analytical skills.
• Independent judgment and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Research, identify and test relevant circuits and sensors.
• Find new sensors and ICs for improving designs.
• Perform PCB design, schematic and layout.
• Prototype circuits and assemble PCBs; rework when needed.
• Generate wiring diagrams.
• Source and procure electronic components and lab supplies.
• Participate in hardware design reviews and testing.
• Light fabrication of prototype parts for robots.
• Assemble and test mechanical and electrical assemblies.
• Document analysis, design and test results.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on solutions.
• Travel to support field experiments.

Skills

Circuit design

Altium

Electrical systems

Analytical skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Altium

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University’s National Robotics Engineering Center (NREC) seeks an Electrical Engineer to contribute to robot design, fabrication, assembly, and testing, applying core electrical engineering principles. The role advances robotics across multiple industries within a fast-paced, innovative environment.

You will join world-class professionals, collaborate across disciplines, and help drive ground-breaking robotic solutions while growing your career at CMU.