Staff Electrical Engineer

Dexterity Inc; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that is revolutionizing warehouse automation through robotics. As a Staff Electrical Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing and overseeing the lifecycle of electrical systems for cutting-edge robotic automation products. This position offers you the chance to lead innovative projects, mentor engineers, and ensure the reliability and scalability of products that positively impact supply chains worldwide. If you are passionate about robotics and eager to drive technological advancements, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-growing field.

Qualifications

• Expertise in circuit design, analog/digital circuits, and PCB layout.
• Proficiency with electrical simulation tools and troubleshooting systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and lifecycle of electrical systems for robotic products.
• Develop test plans and prototype designs for system performance.

Skills

Circuit and Board Design

Electrical Simulation Tools

Troubleshooting Control Systems

Power Electronics Design

Communication Protocols

Project Management

Technical Communication

Education

MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

SPICE

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

PLM Systems (Arena, Agile, Teamcenter)

Job description

Location: Redwood City, California

Job Classification: Full Time

About Dexterity

At Dexterity, we believe robots can positively transform the world. Our breakthrough technology frees people to do the creative, inspiring, problem-solving jobs that humans do best by enabling robots to handle repetitive and physically difficult work.

We’re starting with warehouse automation, where the need for smarter, more resilient supply chains impacts millions of lives and businesses around the world. Dexterity's full-stack robotics systems pick, move, pack, and collaborate with human-like skill, awareness, and learning capabilities. Our systems are software-driven and hardware-agnostic and have already picked over 15 million goods in production. And did we mention we’re customer-obsessed? Every decision, large and small, is driven by one question – how can we empower our customers with robots to do more than they thought was possible?

Dexterity is one of the fastest-growing companies in robotics, backed by world-class investors such as Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and Obvious Ventures. We’re a diverse and multidisciplinary team with a culture built on passion, trust, and dedication. Come join Dexterity and help make intelligent robots a reality!

About the Role

We are looking for a highly experienced, hands-on, Staff Electrical Engineer to join Dexterity’s Hardware Product team. As a Staff Electrical Engineer, you will lead the design and lifecycle of electrical systems for robotic automation products. You will oversee system architecture, mentor engineers, develop test plans, prototype designs, and support initial builds and installations. You would be a crucial player in driving innovation, ensuring product reliability, and enhancing the scalability and cost-effectiveness of our solutions.

Accountability

Lead the architecture and design of electrical systems for robotic automation products, ensuring reliability, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.

Own the electrical and electronic systems through their life cycle, from conception to volume manufacturing, including design reviews, implementation, and product release.

Responsibilities

1. Serve as the technical subject matter expert for electrical and electronic systems, mentoring and guiding engineers on best practices.
2. Develop and execute electrical test plans to validate system performance.
3. Prototype and test electrical systems to assess performance and identify design issues.
4. Ensure design for signal integrity, reduced noise interference, and effective grounding practices for optimal system performance.
5. Write and maintain electrical design standards and documentation, clearly communicating design considerations and trade-offs.
6. Support initial product builds at contract manufacturers (CMs) and early installations at customer facilities, including troubleshooting and training.

Qualifications

1. MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
2. Proven experience leading the development of complex products from conception through design, development, and volume manufacturing.
3. Expertise in circuit and board design, including analog circuits, digital logic, high-speed signals, filtering, high-voltage circuits, component selection, electrical schematics, and PCB layout.
4. Proficiency with electrical simulation and design tools such as MATLAB and SPICE.
5. Skilled in troubleshooting control systems, PCBAs, and electrical system issues.
6. Experience with motors, servo drivers, sensors, communication protocols (EtherCAT, CANBUS, etc.), robot arms, and controllers.
7. Proficiency in power electronics design (motor drives, SMPS, inverters) and battery-powered systems design.
8. Experience collaborating with off-shore subcontractors, vendors, and global contract manufacturers.
9. Familiarity with lab test instruments such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, DC loads, power supplies, and spectrum analyzers.
10. Experience with hardware product certification processes, best design practices for compliance, and standards (FCC, NFPA 79, UL, CE, IEC).
11. Experience with PLM systems (Arena, Agile, Teamcenter) for daily development lifecycle management.
12. Strong communication and technical skills, with the ability to lead and direct the electrical system development efforts autonomously.
13. Capable of managing multiple projects and working with global engineering teams with great attention to detail.
14. Quick learner, able to translate new knowledge into execution autonomously.

Base pay is one element of our Total Rewards package which may also include comprehensive benefits and equity etc., depending on eligibility. The annual base salary range for this position is from $160,000 to $185,000. The actual base pay offered will be determined on factors such as years of relevant experience, skills, education etc. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.