Senior Motion & Control Electronics Engineer

Advanced Mechanical Technology

Watertown (MA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)
Employee discounts
Health insurance
Paid time off
Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Free food
snacks

Job summary

Advanced Mechanical Technology in Watertown, MA designs and maintains electrical subsystems for motion platforms, including controllers, drives, actuators, sensors, and power electronics.

The role covers control system tuning, BOM management, and collaboration with contract manufacturers; prior experience with embedded firmware interfaces and schematic reviews is valued. The team emphasizes robust hardware-software integration and strict documentation standards for production.

Qualifications

  • BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • 5+ years in electrical or electromechanical system design.
  • Strong electronics foundations and control concepts.
  • Experience reviewing schematics with contract manufacturers.

Responsibilities

  • Design and maintain electrical subsystems for motion and actuation platforms.
  • Support control system tuning and calibration.
  • Specify and integrate motors, drives, encoders, power electronics; review schematics with board houses.
  • Support embedded firmware by troubleshooting hardware/firmware interaction.
  • Support production with troubleshooting, test fixtures, bring-up procedures, and compliant documentation.
  • Manage BOM obsolescence and design refreshes for electrical subsystems.

Skills

Electrical system design
Control theory
PCB review with vendors
Embedded firmware interaction
Schematic review with manufacturers

Education

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Advanced Mechanical Technology in Watertown, MA designs and maintains electrical subsystems for motion platforms, including controllers, drives, actuators, sensors, and power electronics.

The role covers control system tuning, BOM management, and collaboration with contract manufacturers; prior experience with embedded firmware interfaces and schematic reviews is valued. The team emphasizes robust hardware-software integration and strict documentation standards for production.

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