Senior Power Electronics Engineer — Robotics Systems Lead

SoloPoint Solutions, Inc.; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SoloPoint Solutions, Inc. in Pleasanton, CA is seeking an experienced hardware engineer to lead system-level design of electronic controls for robotics. The role includes board-level layout of complex digital, power, and mixed-signal PCAs, complete schematic capture, DFM, prototype and production release, and collaboration with embedded software teams.

The ideal candidate has a B.S./M.S. in EE and 7+ years with Orcad PCB Design, plus experience with DC-DC converters, motors,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience using Orcad PCB Design.
• Experience specifying DC-DC converters (Buck/Boost/Linear) and motor controllers.
• Strong PCB layout skills for mixed-signal, high-current production designs.
• Familiarity with EtherCAT, Ethernet, CAN Bus; PCB test tools desirable.
• Experience with Verilog and FPGA design/verification is a plus.
• Python scripting experience is a plus.
• Experience in product design and testing for CE compliance desirable.

Responsibilities

• System-level design of electronic controls for robotics
• Board-level design of digital, power, and mixed-signal PCAs
• Complete schematic capture, PCB layout, component selection, DFM, prototype, compliance and safety qualification, and production release
• Fosters a highly collaborative and egalitarian environment
• Team up with embedded software developers to implement robotic tools and applications
• Solve complex system and board-level issues using multidisciplinary skills; support legacy designs (updates, feature additions, field-failure resolution)
• Due to the nature of the position, our engineers are required to be physically present at our facilities in Pleasanton, California

Skills

Orcad PCB Design

Robotics System-level Design

Mixed-signal PCB Layout

DC-DC Converter Design (Buck/Boost/LC)

Motors & Motor Controllers

Verilog/FPGA design

Python scripting

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Orcad

EtherCAT

Ethernet

CAN Bus

Verilog simulation tools

Job description

SoloPoint Solutions, Inc. in Pleasanton, CA is seeking an experienced hardware engineer to lead system-level design of electronic controls for robotics. The role includes board-level layout of complex digital, power, and mixed-signal PCAs, complete schematic capture, DFM, prototype and production release, and collaboration with embedded software teams.

The ideal candidate has a B.S./M.S. in EE and 7+ years with Orcad PCB Design, plus experience with DC-DC converters, motors,