Agility Robotics
Senior Staff Electrical Engineer
Agility Robotics, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Overview
Check all associated application documentation thoroughly before clicking on the apply button at the bottom of this description. 5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Agility Robotics is a pioneer. Our robot, Digit, is the first to be sold into workplaces across the globe. Our team is differentiated by its expertise in imagining, engineering, and delivering robots with advanced mobility, dexterity, intelligence, and efficiency -- robots specifically designed to work alongside people, in spaces built for people. Every day, we break through engineering challenges and invent new solutions and capabilities that will one day make robots commonplace and approachable. This work is our passion and our responsibility: our mission is to make businesses more productive and people's lives more fulfilling.
About The Role This role is integral to the design of the next generation of Digit, aimed at meeting customer needs at a commercial scale. The Senior Staff Electrical Engineer will be responsible for leading and driving robot hardware architecture, as well as designing and developing robust and reliable hardware for this new robot generation. Collaboration with a multi-discipline team of engineers is essential to understand product requirements and ensure designs are robust and production-ready.
Location This position offers flexibility, with the option to be based within commuting distance of our Salem, OR headquarters or remotely in the San Francisco Bay Area. Remote candidates should anticipate regular travel to Salem, typically one week per month.
About The Work
Acting as an architect and leading major subsystem and overall robot designs
Translating product requirements into engineering specifications and ensuring cross-functional alignment across multiple domains
Leading cross-functional design reviews
Executing rapid prototyping and bring-up of electrical systems at the system level
Collaborating with internal and external manufacturing teams to enhance design for test, manufacturing, and assembly, and developing and executing test plans for intermediate and final products, including test fixture design and software development
Driving debugging efforts and root cause analysis for hardware and software defects
About You
A Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
A minimum of 15 years of electrical design experience, with at least 5 years specifically in robotics
Extensive experience with Altium for schematic entry, PCB layout, and harness development, coupled with strong manufacturing test capabilities and knowledge of EMC compliance
Proficiency in embedded controls, high-speed differential signaling, microcontrollers, memory buses, digital design, and power electronics
Demonstrated skills in conflict resolution and team development
Experience with motors and motor control, particularly BLDC motors
Preferred to have
An advanced degree with robotics experience
A strong understanding of structured product development (requirements-driven engineering, comprehensive documentation, and rigorous verification)
Significant experience with engineering verification test development and execution
Benefits
401(k) Plan:
Includes a 6% company match.
Equity:
Company stock options.
Insurance Coverage:
100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees.
Benefit Start Date:
Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment.
Well-Being Support:
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Time Off:
Exempt Employees:
Flexible, unlimited PTO and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.
Non-Exempt Employees:
10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.
On-Site Perks:
Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations.
Parental Leave:
Generous paid parental leave programs.
Work Environment:
A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.
Growth Opportunities:
Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.
Relocation Assistance:
Provided for eligible roles.
Agility Robotics is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits unlawful discriminatory practices, including harassment. Therefore, it is the policy of Agility Robotics to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment.
Agility Robotics does not accept unsolicited referrals from third-party recruiting agencies. We prioritize direct applicants and encourage all qualified candidates to apply directly through our careers page. If you are represented by a third party, your application may not be considered. To ensure full consideration, please apply directly.
Apply Now: https://grnh.se/b444bbd04us
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Check all associated application documentation thoroughly before clicking on the apply button at the bottom of this description. 5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Agility Robotics is a pioneer. Our robot, Digit, is the first to be sold into workplaces across the globe. Our team is differentiated by its expertise in imagining, engineering, and delivering robots with advanced mobility, dexterity, intelligence, and efficiency -- robots specifically designed to work alongside people, in spaces built for people. Every day, we break through engineering challenges and invent new solutions and capabilities that will one day make robots commonplace and approachable. This work is our passion and our responsibility: our mission is to make businesses more productive and people's lives more fulfilling.
About The Role This role is integral to the design of the next generation of Digit, aimed at meeting customer needs at a commercial scale. The Senior Staff Electrical Engineer will be responsible for leading and driving robot hardware architecture, as well as designing and developing robust and reliable hardware for this new robot generation. Collaboration with a multi-discipline team of engineers is essential to understand product requirements and ensure designs are robust and production-ready.
Location This position offers flexibility, with the option to be based within commuting distance of our Salem, OR headquarters or remotely in the San Francisco Bay Area. Remote candidates should anticipate regular travel to Salem, typically one week per month.
About The Work
Acting as an architect and leading major subsystem and overall robot designs
Translating product requirements into engineering specifications and ensuring cross-functional alignment across multiple domains
Leading cross-functional design reviews
Executing rapid prototyping and bring-up of electrical systems at the system level
Collaborating with internal and external manufacturing teams to enhance design for test, manufacturing, and assembly, and developing and executing test plans for intermediate and final products, including test fixture design and software development
Driving debugging efforts and root cause analysis for hardware and software defects
About You
A Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
A minimum of 15 years of electrical design experience, with at least 5 years specifically in robotics
Extensive experience with Altium for schematic entry, PCB layout, and harness development, coupled with strong manufacturing test capabilities and knowledge of EMC compliance
Proficiency in embedded controls, high-speed differential signaling, microcontrollers, memory buses, digital design, and power electronics
Demonstrated skills in conflict resolution and team development
Experience with motors and motor control, particularly BLDC motors
Preferred to have
An advanced degree with robotics experience
A strong understanding of structured product development (requirements-driven engineering, comprehensive documentation, and rigorous verification)
Significant experience with engineering verification test development and execution
Benefits
401(k) Plan:
Includes a 6% company match.
Equity:
Company stock options.
Insurance Coverage:
100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees.
Benefit Start Date:
Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment.
Well-Being Support:
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Time Off:
Exempt Employees:
Flexible, unlimited PTO and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.
Non-Exempt Employees:
10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.
On-Site Perks:
Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations.
Parental Leave:
Generous paid parental leave programs.
Work Environment:
A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.
Growth Opportunities:
Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.
Relocation Assistance:
Provided for eligible roles.
Agility Robotics is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits unlawful discriminatory practices, including harassment. Therefore, it is the policy of Agility Robotics to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment.
Agility Robotics does not accept unsolicited referrals from third-party recruiting agencies. We prioritize direct applicants and encourage all qualified candidates to apply directly through our careers page. If you are represented by a third party, your application may not be considered. To ensure full consideration, please apply directly.
Apply Now: https://grnh.se/b444bbd04us
#J-18808-Ljbffr