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The Senior Hardware Development Engineer, Tactile Sensing is responsible for the design, development, and validation of integrated hardware systems for robotic platforms and automation products. This role's focus spans electromechanical systems, sensors, embedded electronics, and power distribution. The engineer will specialize in the sensorization of robotic components, pioneering novel sensing systems to improve the utility of mobile robots by enabling them to effectively touch and interact with the world. By evaluating performance, reliability, and manufacturability in dynamic environments, this individual ensures robust hardware integration. Working across electrical, firmware and mechanical disciplines, the Hardware Development Engineer plays a key role in delivering reliable and scalable robotic solutions.
Job Responsibility:
Work with multi-disciplinary teams to design, fabricate, evaluate and demonstrate new sensing solutions for reliable closed-loop, whole-body manipulation behaviors
Design, prototype, and validate robotic hardware components such as PCBs, sensor modules, harnessing, and enclosures
Evaluate and select materials and components suitable for robotic use cases involving motion, vibration, thermal loads, and environmental exposure
Conduct hands-on testing, failure analysis, and root cause investigations to improve reliability and performance of robotic systems
Collaborate with cross-functional teams in software, systems, manufacturing, and test engineering to define hardware interfaces and ensure successful integration
Support design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for test (DFT) initiatives for robotic subsystems
Maintain detailed technical documentation, including CAD models, test plans, schematics, and validation reports
Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes, tools, and design standards for robotics hardware
Requirements:
MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field
BS in Electrical Engineering, or related field
5+ years of professional experience
Combined ME/EE background is a strong plus
Hardware design and integration experience in robotics, automation or similar electromechanical domains, with demonstrated experience developing a product for commercial applications
Certifications in robotics safety, reliability engineering, or IPC standards are a plus
Demonstrated experience in robotics, automation, or developing complex electromechanical products for commercial applications
Demonstrated expertise in designing and integrating various sensor modalities (e.g., vision, force/torque, IMUs, audio arrays) into complex electromechanical systems
Strong proficiency using schematic capture and PCB layout software (Altium or similar)
Sufficient experience with a mechanical CAD tool (e.g., SolidWorks, NX, CATIA) to effectively collaborate on the packaging of electronics and system integration
Strong understanding of robotic system architecture, including actuators, sensors, power systems, and communication protocols (e.g., CAN, SPI, I2C)
Experience with both analog and high-speed digital design
Proven ability to debug complex electronics and perform failure analysis
Hands-on ability with lab equipment and SMT soldering
Experience with environmental testing, reliability testing, and debugging in motion-centric applications
Familiarity with electromechanical integration, cable management, and embedded control hardware
Strong communication and technical writing skills, with ability to document and explain complex designs
Working understanding of EMC/EMI testing and standards
Nice to have:
Experience with Verilog/VHDL is a plus
Experience with functional safety standards (e.g., IEC 61508) is a plus