Senior Electrical Engineer

Opentrons Labworks Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Equity packages

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

A life science innovation company in New York is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the electrical design and development of cutting-edge lab robots. The role involves managing key projects, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating across teams. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience and is proficient in tools like Altium, with a background in embedded systems and PCB design. This position offers competitive compensation, equity packages, and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in electrical engineering role.
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Medium- to high-volume production experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical development of products.
• Drive products through all phases of NPI.
• Mentor junior engineers on best practices.

Skills

Altium proficiency

ERP systems knowledge

Embedded systems

Control systems

Python

C/C++

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Schematic software

Job description

Job Title: Senior Electrical Engineer

Hardware / Opentrons

Direct Reports: No

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Location: Onsite in Long Island City (Queens) NY

• Must reside within a commutable distance to our Long Island City HQ. We will hire in NY, NJ, or CT.

About Us

Opentrons Labworks, Inc. is a disruptive life science company leveraging its integrated lab platform to supercharge the pace of innovation in research and healthcare. Through Opentrons Robotics, thousands of institutions are automating lab operations with flexible, easy-to-use liquid handling lab robots. With our own cutting edge R&D, biopharma and biotech at large can also benefit from our world‑class genome‑scale cell engineering solutions.

If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, come join us! We provide excellent benefits, competitive compensation, equity packages, and opportunities for growth. Learn more on our Careers Website.

About The Role

Power the future of scientific discovery! Opentrons is looking for a dynamic Senior Electrical Engineer to take the helm of electrical design, development, and mass production for our cutting‑edge robots. This exciting opportunity will see you dive into complex electrical development, expertly manage key projects, and mentor junior engineers. You'll be at the heart of global collaborations with diverse teams, all while making a tangible impact on life science research. If you're passionate about pushing technological boundaries and eager to advance your engineering, product development, and mentorship abilities, this role is for you!

What You Will Do

• Lead the electrical development of future Opentrons products and improve existing products, including schematic design, PCB layout, SMT design, prototyping, testing, mass manufacturing, and sustaining.
• Drive products through all phases of new product introduction (NPI), including coordination with sourcing, quality, test fixture design, and assembly method development.
• Establish and improve design, testing, manufacturing, and quality control processes to support document control, operational yield, and product quality.
• Drive EMC compliance throughout the entire product development lifecycle.
• Own project schedules, define major milestones, and communicate progress to stakeholders.
• Manage bills of materials (BOMs) and cost tracking to ensure alignment with target costs.
• Work closely and collaboratively with mechanical, software, design, testing, and manufacturing teams throughout development.
• Collaborate with external vendors and maintain strong relationships with part suppliers.
• Mentor junior and staff engineers on career development, product development, and mass manufacturing best practices.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field preferred, or equivalent practical experience.

Experience

• 7+ years in an electrical engineering role.
• Strong experience with schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Experience with embedded systems, control systems, and sensors.
• Medium- to high-volume production experience.
• Previous experience working directly with manufacturers and/or contract manufacturers.
• Experience with test fixture development.
• Experience with DFMA, ECN processes, test reports, manufacturing/quality reports, and similar documentation.
• Proven leadership and project management experience.
• Experience bringing complex electromechanical products from concept to market.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency with Altium or equivalent tools for schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Strong proficiency with ERP systems and lean document management tools.
• Embedded and scripting development skills for prototyping and testing.
• Strong prototype development, testing, and measurement skills.
• Working knowledge of Python and C/C++.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Work is performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• This role may include travel to China to work alongside overseas team members in manufacturing.

Compensation Range: The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $120,000 and $155,000 per year; base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and years of experience. We typically target mid‑range for well‑qualified candidates. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including equity and full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. Following employment, growth beyond the hiring range is possible based on performance.

Opentrons Labworks Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non‑merit factor.

The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected for the requisition or the requisition has a sufficient number of applications.