Senior/Staff Electrical Engineer, Robotics, San Jose

Job Title: Electrical engineer, Robotics, San Jose

Position Type: Full-time Location: San Jose, CA Base Salary: $150-250 (USD) Job ID#: 163491

Responsibilities:

• Design and validate power electronics systems including battery management, power distribution, and protection circuits
• Develop motor driver circuits and control systems for precise robotic movement and actuation
• Design and implement sensor integration systems (IMUs, encoders, hall sensors, temperature sensors, etc.)
• Create circuit designs, schematics, and PCB layouts using industry-standard EDA tools
• Perform circuit simulation and analysis to validate designs before prototyping
• Conduct hardware testing, debugging, and optimization for performance and reliability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical, firmware, and software engineers
• Contribute to system integration and troubleshooting during development and testing phases
• Document designs, test procedures, and engineering specifications
• Support the transition from prototype to production-ready designs with DFM/DFA considerations

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 3+ years of industrial experience in electrical system design for complex products
• Experience with digital electronics (microcontrollers, communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, CAN, etc.)
• Proficiency in PCB design and layout using tools like Altium, Eagle, or KiCad
• Experience with circuit simulation tools (LTspice, PSpice, or similar)
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills for complex hardware systems
• Excellent documentation and communication abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively in fast-paced environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience specifically in robotics, automation, or similar electromechanical systems
• Knowledge of battery technologies and battery management systems
• Experience with high-performance motor control (FOC, BLDC, PMSM)
• Familiarity with embedded firmware development
• Experience with EMI/EMC design considerations and testing
• Knowledge of functional safety standards and compliance requirements
• Experience bringing products through regulatory certification (UL, CE, FCC)
• Familiarity with mechanical design and CAD tools

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Compensation: The pay offered to a successful candidate will be determined by various factors, including education, work experience, location, job responsibilities, certifications, and more. Additionally, IntelliPro provides a comprehensive benefits package, all subject to eligibility.