What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hands-on Manager Electrical Engineering position at Motion Recruitment?
Are you an experienced Electrical Engineering leader looking to shape the future of robotics? A rapidly growing robotics company is seeking an Electrical Engineering Manager to lead the design, development, and validation of the electrical systems powering a fleet of advanced autonomous robotic platforms. This is a full-time position 4 days per week located in Charlestown, MA.
This role offers the opportunity to architect next-generation hardware solutions across power distribution, embedded controls, sensors, safety systems, and PCB design while leading a talented team of electrical and firmware engineers. You'll be a key contributor in bringing cutting-edge warehouse automation technology from concept through production.
Required Skills & Experience
Tech Breakdown
The Offer
You will receive the following benefits:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.
This role offers the opportunity to architect next-generation hardware solutions across power distribution, embedded controls, sensors, safety systems, and PCB design while leading a talented team of electrical and firmware engineers. You'll be a key contributor in bringing cutting-edge warehouse automation technology from concept through production.
Required Skills & Experience
- 10 years of experience in electrical engineering
- 5 years of leadership role leading, supporting and managing engineering teams
- Experience developing electrical systems for robotics, industrial automation, or embedded hardware products
- Deep understanding of PCB design, power electronics, signal integrity, and hardware interfaces
- Experience with embedded systems and communication protocols such as CAN, UART, SPI, and I2C
- Knowledge of electrical schematics, PCB layout, and design tools such as Altium or KiCAD
- Experience supporting firmware development, hardware bring up, validating and diagnostics
- Understanding of safety standards, EMI/EMC compliance, and reliability testing
- Robotics or autonomous systems experience
- Passion for mentorship and team development
- Experience with manufacturing support, DFM/DFT, and production scaling
- Familiarity with PLCs, motor drives, and industrial control systems
Tech Breakdown
- 40% Electrical Systems Architecture &PCB Design
- 25% Embedded Systems & Firmware Support
- 20% System Validation, Testing & Compliance
- 15% Manufacturing & Production Support
- 40% Hands On
- 35% Management Duties
- 25% Team Collaboration
The Offer
You will receive the following benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401k
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.