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Senior Electrical Engineer

@ Onward Robotics
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:lead design, troubleshoot circuits, collaborate teams
Requirements Summary:5+ years hands-on electrical/electronics engineering; Altium Designer expertise; analog/digital circuit design; oscilloscope/logic analyzer use; strong communication; autonomous collaboration.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Altium Designer, Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer, CAN bus, Ethernet, SolidWorks Electrical
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Join Our Team



At Onward Robotics, we are a bold, gritty, and purposeful team with an ambitious mission to revolutionize fulfillment. Our team is driven by a client-first mentality: we aim to solve hard problems and fuel our clients’ growth with innovation. We are seeking talented individuals who will have a huge impact on both our business and our team. Join us on our mission as we move fast, think big, and have fun!



 



 



About Us



Onward Robotics delivers innovative automation technology that coordinates humans and robots as a cohesive system to revolutionize fulfillment. Our Meet Me solution combines proprietary software with person-to-goods mobile robots to increase efficiency in warehousing, distribution, and e-commerce operations. Onward Robotics provides the boost in productivity, flexibility, and speed that companies need to remain competitive and grow. Learn more at onwardrobotics.com.



 



 



Job Purpose



As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for leading new and continuous development work for the electrical system and subsystems on our robot.



 



As a core team member in our Operations Department, you will also collaborate extensively with members of the Embedded and Robot Software teams.



 



 



Duties and Responsibilities:




  • Feature and sub-system ownership from design and development through testing, build package and BOM generation and release to production.

  • Generate system diagrams, electrical schematics, and wiring harness diagrams and assist with assembly and build documentation for both new designs and improvements to existing ones.

  • Define and select electromechanical components such as sensors, actuators, servo motors, and electronic components in conjunction with other engineering functions.

  • Perform troubleshooting of complex analog and digital circuits, from initial failure identification to the implementation of long-term engineering changes.

  • Collaborate with mechanical and firmware teams to ensure integration of electronics within the robot.

  • Work closely with Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams to meet development and production timelines.

  • Support field deployments and trials at customer sites.



 



 



 



Core Competencies:




  • Power Distribution: Solid understanding of DC-DC conversion, battery protection circuits, and managing "dirty" power in systems with high-torque motors.

  • Communication Standards: Hands-on experience debugging hardware-level communication issues across CAN bus, Ethernet, and RS-485/UART.

  • Design for Manufacturability (DFM): The ability to design boards that are easy to assemble and test, reducing scrap rate and assembly time.

  • Technical Self-Sufficiency: A 'roll-up-your-sleeves' mentality with the ability to move a project from concept to a physical, tested prototype with minimal supervision.