Senior Electrical Engineer

Your Role

As the Senior Electrical Engineer, you will have the opportunity to develop and deploy robotic harvesting systems onsite at greenhouses across the globe and directly contribute to harvesting the produce you see on your grocery store shelves.

What you’ll do

• Embrace cradle-to-grave ownership of projects, taking responsibility from the initial concept and design phase through manufacturing, testing, and product lifecycle management.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of system-level electrical architecture, encompassing power distribution, motion control, safety systems, I/O topology, and interconnect strategies.
• Select and evaluate electrical components – including controllers, drives, sensors, harnesses, and connectors – based on performance, cost, reliability, regulatory compliance, and supply chain resilience.
• Design and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and custom PCBAs for core modules and distributed I/O hubs.
• Architect and implement fieldbus communication strategies using EtherCAT, IO-Link, and other relevant protocols to support modular subsystems.
• Design smart power distribution strategies using PCBA-based PDUs, including voltage conversion, fusing, and telemetry integration.
• Evaluate tradeoffs between integrated motors, panel-mounted drives, and PCBA-mounted motor control solutions to optimize cost, scalability, and maintainability.
• Ensure all designs conform to applicable safety and EMC standards, such as IEC 60204, ISO 13849, UL, and CE requirements.
• Define and execute test plans and diagnostics for electrical subassemblies, including failure mode analysis and recovery strategies.
• Support transition to production by collaborating with operations and contract manufacturers to apply best practices in DFM (Design for Manufacturability), DFA (Design for Assembly), and DFS (Design for Serviceability).
• Develop and deploy electrical test fixtures, simulators, and service tools to validate systems during build and in the field.
• Write clear, structured documentation including system requirements, functional specifications, test protocols, and verification procedures.
• Perform root cause analysis of electrical issues across development and fielded units, and lead the implementation of corrective actions and design improvements.

Necessary Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 7+ years in electrical design for robotic, autonomous, or electromechanical systems

Needed Skills & Experience

• Experience with industrial control systems and fieldbuses, including PLCs, EtherCAT, and IO-Link
• Proficiency in motion control and servo drive systems: brushed/brushless DC, stepper, and integrated motors
• Expertise in power system design using 24VDC and 48VDC for mobile or semi-mobile machinery
• Strong background in building and supporting custom PCBAs for industrial environments, including analog and digital circuit design
• Experience in custom cable and harness design, manufacturing processes, and routing for high-reliability environments
• Demonstrated ability to design products in compliance with EMC, electrical safety, and machine safety standards
• Hands-on experience with electrical CAD tools and lab diagnostics
• Solid understanding of system-level grounding, shielding, and thermal management
• Proven ability to design for long-term manufacturability, reliability, and field serviceability
• Thrives in a fast-paced, agile environment.

Details

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Travel: required, <3% with occasional international travel

Benefits: 401k, Medical, Dental, Vision

Sponsorship: Open to sponsoring H-1B for full time employees

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