Senior Electrical Engineer, Robotics & Automation Lead

SIMPL Automation; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A robotics and automation company based in Massachusetts is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to design, debug, and lead the electrical discipline across robotics products. This role involves end-to-end ownership of electrical architecture, maintenance of system schematics, and integration of multi-axis servo systems. The ideal candidate has 7–12 years in robotics or automation, proven electrical ownership of complex products, and a hands-on approach towards design and debugging.

Qualifications

• 7–12+ years of experience in robotics, automation, mechatronics, or industrial systems.
• Proven system-level electrical ownership of complex products including power, motion, communications, and sensing.
• Experience designing and bringing up PCBs for power, comms, and sensing.

Responsibilities

• Own the electrical architecture end-to-end for robotic platforms and automation equipment.
• Design and maintain system schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Architect and integrate multi-axis servo systems and power systems.

Skills

multi-axis servo systems and motion-related electrical issues

CAN (and ideally CAN open/J1939 or vendor variants)

DC power systems and protection in dynamic, regenerative environments

strong hands-on experience

oscilloscopes and current probes

Job description

A robotics and automation company based in Massachusetts is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to design, debug, and lead the electrical discipline across robotics products. This role involves end-to-end ownership of electrical architecture, maintenance of system schematics, and integration of multi-axis servo systems. The ideal candidate has 7–12 years in robotics or automation, proven electrical ownership of complex products, and a hands-on approach towards design and debugging.