Senior Electrical Engineer - Robotics

Motion Recruitment; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is seeking a Senior Robotics Electrical Engineer for a cutting-edge robotics company in Boston to design and develop complex electrical architectures for automated systems.

You will work across the full product lifecycle, creating schematics and PCB layouts, integrating sensors and actuators, and collaborating with software, controls, mechanical, and systems engineers to deliver fully integrated robotic platforms.

Qualifications

• 7+ years designing electrical systems for robotics or industrial automation
• Experience from concept through production release
• Experience with multi-board embedded systems and electrical architectures
• Strong analog/digital circuit design
• EMI/EMC, grounding, and safety design experience

Responsibilities

• Design electrical architectures for advanced robotic and automation systems
• Create schematics, PCB layouts, cable assemblies, wiring harnesses, and electrical documentation
• Design power distribution systems, embedded control hardware, and motor drive interfaces
• Select and integrate sensors, actuators, embedded controllers, and communication networks
• Collaborate with software, controls, mechanical, and systems engineers to deliver integrated platforms
• Prototype, validate, and troubleshoot hardware throughout development
• Support manufacturing with BOMs, ECOs, and test procedures
• Lead design reviews and mentor junior engineers

Skills

Electrical system design

PCB design

Embedded hardware debugging

Sensor integration

EMI/EMC

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Robotics Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

OrCAD

KiCad

Job description

An innovative robotics company developing next-generation industrial automation systems is seeking a Senior Robotics Electrical Engineer to play a critical role in the design and development of complex robotic platforms. This organization is bringing advanced automation technologies from concept through commercial deployment, creating intelligent robotic systems that solve challenging real-world manufacturing and industrial problems.

This is a highly visible, hands-on engineering position where you'll work across the full product lifecycle—from early concept and prototyping through production release and field deployment. You'll collaborate with mechanical, software, controls, and systems engineering teams to develop robust electrical architectures that power cutting-edge robotic products.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or a related discipline
• 7+ years of professional experience designing electrical systems for robotics, industrial automation, or complex electromechanical products
• Experience developing electrical systems from concept through production release
• Strong background in analog and digital circuit design
• Experience designing multi-board embedded systems and electrical architectures
• Expertise designing motor control systems, power distribution, and actuator interfaces
• Experience with industrial communication protocols including CAN, EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP, SPI, UART, I2C, or RS-485
• Experience selecting and integrating sensors including encoders, load cells, IMUs, proximity sensors, and vision systems
• Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB design tools such as Altium Designer, OrCAD, KiCad, or equivalent
• Experience debugging complex electrical systems using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power analyzers, and laboratory equipment
• Strong understanding of EMI/EMC, grounding, signal integrity, and electrical safety principles

Desired Skills & Experience

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field
• Experience with embedded firmware development using C/C++
• Experience working with robotic manipulators, AGVs, AMRs, or autonomous systems
• Familiarity with functional safety standards and machine safety design
• Experience with PLCs and industrial control systems
• Knowledge of battery management systems, power electronics, and high-current designs
• Experience with Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Test (DFT), and Design for Assembly (DFA)
• Experience supporting product validation, compliance testing, and regulatory certifications
• Familiarity with ROS/ROS2 and robotics software architectures
• Startup or fast-paced product development experience

What You Will Be Doing

• Design and develop electrical architectures for advanced robotic and automation systems
• Create schematics, PCB layouts, cable assemblies, wiring harnesses, and electrical documentation
• Design power distribution systems, embedded control hardware, and motor drive interfaces
• Select and integrate sensors, actuators, embedded controllers, and communication networks
• Collaborate with software, controls, mechanical, and systems engineers to develop fully integrated robotic platforms
• Prototype, validate, and troubleshoot electrical hardware throughout the development lifecycle
• Support manufacturing by creating production documentation, BOMs, ECOs, and test procedures
• Perform root cause analysis on complex hardware issues during development and field deployments
• Lead design reviews and establish electrical engineering best practices
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to long-term platform architecture decisions

Tech Breakdown

• 35% Electrical System Design
• 25% Embedded Hardware & PCB Development
• 20% Robotics Integration & Controls
• 20% System Validation, Testing & Debugging

Daily Responsibilities

• 70% Hands-On Engineering & Design
• 15% Cross-Functional Collaboration
• 15% Technical Leadership & Design Reviews

You Will Receive The Following Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Annual performance bonus
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off and company holidays
• Professional development and continuing education support
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge robotics products from concept through commercial deployment
• Fast-paced, collaborative engineering environment with significant technical ownership

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future. No sponsorship is available for this position.

Posted By: Shane Tomlinson