Senior Electrical Engineer

Kelly Services; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

PTO

401k

Job summary

Motion Recruitment Partners is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for a fast-paced robotics company in the Boston area. The role focuses on leading electrical system development from concept through production, with emphasis on safety, system-level design, and cross-functional leadership.

You will work hands-on with motors, power electronics, sensors, and embedded circuits while collaborating across engineering teams to deliver reliable robotic solutions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in robotics, automation, or electromechanical systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Experience with motors, power electronics, sensors, and embedded circuits.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical system development from concept to production.
• Drive architecture, safety and system-level engineering rigor.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and production support.
• Hands-on design and debugging across electrical subsystems.
• Mentor junior engineers and guide technical decisions.

Skills

Robotics experience

Electrical safety

Control systems

Power systems

Motors & power electronics

Sensor integration

Embedded circuits

PCB layout

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

OnShape

Altium

Job description

$150000 - $170000

A fast-paced, innovative robotics company located is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join its team developing next-generation industrial robotic products.

In this role, you will be in the center of advanced automation projects, providing the responsibility of leading and evolving electrical system development from early concepts to final production. You'll be a key contributor and technical leader, working with multidisciplinary teams to deliver real-world, reliable robotic solutions.

Required Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of experience in robotics, automation, or related electromechanical systems
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Previous robotics or autonomous vehicle experience
• Background in electrical safety, control systems, and system-level design
• Ability to design power systems including AC/DC power distribution, protection systems, and 3-phase industrial power
• Previous work with motors, power electronics, sensor integration, and analog/digital embedded circuits
• Experience with PCB layout and schematic design

Desired Skills & Experience

• Master's Degree in related field
• Familiarity with CAD tools such as OnShape
• Familiarity with Altium

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

• 50% Electrical Systems Architecture and Embedded Design
• 30% Safety, Compliance, and System-Level Engineering Rigor
• 20% Cross-functional Leadership and Production Support

Daily Responsibilities

• 80% Hands On
• 10% Management Duties
• 100% Team Collaboration

The Offer

• Eligible for equity

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• PTO
• 401k

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.