What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Electrical Engineer position at Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC?
A cutting-edge robotics and automation company in the Greater Boston area is hiring a full-time Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design and development of advanced electrical systems for next-generation industrial robotic platforms. This role will focus on system-level electrical architecture, embedded systems, power distribution, PCB design, industrial controls, and robotic system integration across complex electromechanical products. The position offers the opportunity to work hands-on throughout the full product lifecycle, from early R&D and prototyping through validation, manufacturing, and field deployment.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly technical engineer who enjoys solving challenging real-world robotics problems in a fast-paced innovation environment. The company is looking for someone who can provide technical leadership while remaining deeply involved in design execution, cross-functional collaboration, and product development. You'll help shape the electrical architecture of advanced robotic systems, influence engineering standards and processes, and work closely with software, mechanical, and systems engineering teams to bring cutting-edge automation technology into production. This role offers strong ownership, visibility, and long-term technical growth within a rapidly scaling robotics organization.
Required Skills & Experience
8 years of experience in electrical engineering within robotics, automation, or electromechanical systems
Strong background in electrical system architecture and industrial automation
Experience with AC/DC power distribution and 3-phase industrial power systems
Experience designing control systems, power electronics, and embedded hardware
Strong knowledge of motors, motor controls, encoders, load cells, and industrial sensors
Experience with PCB design, schematic capture, and electrical documentation
Proficiency with Altium or equivalent PCB design tools
Experience supporting products through prototyping, validation, testing, and production release
Familiarity with electrical safety standards, EMC, and compliance requirements
Strong cross-functional communication and collaboration skills
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required
Desired Skills & Experience
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
Experience working with robotic system integration and autonomous robotic platforms
Familiarity with functional safety standards such as IEC 61508
Experience with cable harness design and interconnect solutions
Familiarity with industrial robot safety standards
Experience with CAD tools such as OnShape
Background supporting manufacturing, sustaining engineering, and field troubleshooting
Experience working in fast-paced startup or R&D environments
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
35% Electrical System Architecture & Design
25% Embedded Systems & Power Electronics
20% Validation, Testing & Production Support
20% Cross-Functional Engineering Collaboration
Daily Responsibilities
65% Hands On
15% Technical Leadership
20% Team Collaboration
The Offer
Bonus eligible
Equity eligible
You will receive the following benefits:
Medical Insurance
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k)
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly technical engineer who enjoys solving challenging real-world robotics problems in a fast-paced innovation environment. The company is looking for someone who can provide technical leadership while remaining deeply involved in design execution, cross-functional collaboration, and product development. You'll help shape the electrical architecture of advanced robotic systems, influence engineering standards and processes, and work closely with software, mechanical, and systems engineering teams to bring cutting-edge automation technology into production. This role offers strong ownership, visibility, and long-term technical growth within a rapidly scaling robotics organization.
Required Skills & Experience
8 years of experience in electrical engineering within robotics, automation, or electromechanical systems
Strong background in electrical system architecture and industrial automation
Experience with AC/DC power distribution and 3-phase industrial power systems
Experience designing control systems, power electronics, and embedded hardware
Strong knowledge of motors, motor controls, encoders, load cells, and industrial sensors
Experience with PCB design, schematic capture, and electrical documentation
Proficiency with Altium or equivalent PCB design tools
Experience supporting products through prototyping, validation, testing, and production release
Familiarity with electrical safety standards, EMC, and compliance requirements
Strong cross-functional communication and collaboration skills
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required
Desired Skills & Experience
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
Experience working with robotic system integration and autonomous robotic platforms
Familiarity with functional safety standards such as IEC 61508
Experience with cable harness design and interconnect solutions
Familiarity with industrial robot safety standards
Experience with CAD tools such as OnShape
Background supporting manufacturing, sustaining engineering, and field troubleshooting
Experience working in fast-paced startup or R&D environments
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
35% Electrical System Architecture & Design
25% Embedded Systems & Power Electronics
20% Validation, Testing & Production Support
20% Cross-Functional Engineering Collaboration
Daily Responsibilities
65% Hands On
15% Technical Leadership
20% Team Collaboration
The Offer
Bonus eligible
Equity eligible
You will receive the following benefits:
Medical Insurance
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k)
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.
Salary : $140,000 - $175,000