Senior Electrical Engineer - Robotic Systems Lead

Roboticsconnected; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ICON is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer I to lead the electrical architecture and hardware integration for the Titan platform, a large-scale robotic construction system. You will guide design standards, mentor engineers, and ensure cross-functional delivery from prototype to production at ICON's Austin, TX office.

You will own the electrical integration for material delivery, high-precision motion control, and safety-compliant systems while collaborating with teams on complex hardware

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, 8+ years of experience; or advanced degrees with applicable years.
• Proven track record leading engineering development and delivering complex designs on time.
• Strong first-principles problem-solving to resolve challenging engineering models.
• Extensive experience with industrial equipment, real-time PLC systems, and system integration.
• Expert in designing cable harnesses and electrical panels for industrial machinery, including long-run/high-flex mobile applications.
• Experience taking projects from prototyping to serial production.
• Solid understanding of UL508A and related electrical design practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical hardware design for multi-story robotic systems and integrate with central BuildOS platform.
• Own electrical integration of automated mixing, pumping, and extrusion hardware; optimize real-time sensor feedback.
• Drive R&D for extreme environments, selecting radiation-hardened or temperature-resilient components.
• Implement safety-rated systems for open-workspace robots and ensure NEC compliance for outdoor construction.
• Specify and integrate high-torque motors for millimeter-level accuracy over long spans.
• Architect hardware for PLC/PAC control systems; interpret control logic for Beckhoff/EtherCAT and Rockwell.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide site-based electrical troubleshooting training.
• Perform root-cause analysis on field robots and power quality issues in rugged environments.
• Support DFM initiatives and lean/agile manufacturing.
• Align technical work with OKRs and company goals.

Skills

First-principles thinking

PLC systems

Industrial electrical design

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree (Engineering)

Ph.D. (Engineering)

Tools

SolidWorks Electrical Schematics

SolidWorks Electrical 3D

PDM tools

Beckhoff/EtherCAT familiarity

Rockwell PLCs familiarity

Job description

ICON is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer I to lead the electrical architecture and hardware integration for the Titan platform, a large-scale robotic construction system. You will guide design standards, mentor engineers, and ensure cross-functional delivery from prototype to production at ICON's Austin, TX office.

You will own the electrical integration for material delivery, high-precision motion control, and safety-compliant systems while collaborating with teams on complex hardware