Senior Electrical Engineer

Full-time

Wakefield, MA

Summary:

The Senior Electrical Engineer will contribute to the design and development of control solutions for our robots and other electromechanical systems. Persons filling this position will: Design system architectures based on requirements; Leverage analyses and simulations to design circuits, design PCBs (schematic and layout), and perform testing, troubleshooting, and integration of PCBs into robots and other electromechanical systems.

Reports to:

Director of Electrical Engineering

Responsibilities and Deliverables:

• Own complete circuit development process for cutting edge applications in robotics: Specifications, analysis, simulation, design (Schematic & Layout), programming, prototyping (vendor management), testing, and documentation.
• Typical circuit designs involve: three phase motor control, encoder interfaces, microcontrollers, CPLD, ADC/signal conditioning, power management, low power analog and digital, Ethernet, EtherCAT, high frequency power supplies and thermal management.
• Algorithm development, programming of microprocessors and CPLDs.
• Collaborate with mechanical and controls engineers on electrical/thermal/packaging design, integration and testing.
• Design and development of PCBs for robots and other electromechanical systems.
• Bring up, test, diagnose prototype PCBs, rework of PCBs as needed.
• Integrate, test, troubleshoot electrical components into robots and other electromechanical systems.
• Collaborate with external suppliers for PCB layout, fabrication, assembly and testing.
• Occasionally may require overtime, and evening/weekend hours in order to meet deadlines.
• Occasional travel required, domestic and international.
• Position is full time in-person in Wakefield, MA.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Expert level proficiency in OrCAD, PADS or similar design tools.
• Extensive experience in circuit analysis, simulations, and troubleshooting.
• Expert in circuit design (schematic and layouts).
• Experience in managing and analyzing thermal performance of power components.
• Theoretical understanding of cables and connectors and thermal rating thereof.
• Theoretical background and experience in electrical and electronic system design.
• Proficiency in test equipment; oscilloscopes, power supplies, DAQs, digital loads, power meters.
• Experience in digital and analog circuit design, Ethernet/EtherCAT, power electronics design and motion control for electromechanical systems.
• Experience with 3-phase motor controller design, Matlab, EtherCAT, BiSS-C, boost circuits, SBCs, thermal management, resonant circuits, TI c2000 family, SEMI S9; F47 and KCs, are a valued plus.
• Lab skills, including rework and SMT PCB solder skills.

Education Required:

• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, industry experience.