Sr. Electrical Engineer - Robotics Hardware

ABOUT THE ROLE

Dexterity is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our lean, hands-on Electrical Hardware team responsible for the electrical architecture, design, and integration of Mech, our mobile robotic platform.

In this role, you will design PCBAs, electrical systems, and wiring harnesses, taking hardware from initial concept through prototyping, validation, and production. You will be directly involved in bringing up new hardware, troubleshooting complex electrical issues, and supporting systems in the lab, on the manufacturing floor, and in the field.

You will work alongside experienced electrical engineers in a highly collaborative environment where engineers take ownership of their designs and remain closely involved throughout the product lifecycle. This is an opportunity to make meaningful technical contributions to a sophisticated robotic system while staying deeply engaged in hands-on engineering.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Design and develop PCBAs for power distribution, DC-DC conversion, control, and system interfaces, from schematic capture through layout review and validation.
• Develop and maintain system-level electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, power distribution architecture, and grounding strategies.
• Design and integrate wiring harnesses, including connector selection, pin assignments, wire sizing, routing, and coordination with mechanical CAD and harness manufacturing partners.
• Develop and execute hardware bring-up and design verification testing (DVT), including test plans, acceptance criteria, fixtures, and test setups.
• Perform hands-on electrical debugging using oscilloscopes, DMMs, LCR meters, power supplies, electronic loads, and other laboratory equipment.
• Investigate and resolve electrical issues encountered during development, manufacturing, and field deployment, driving root-cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Select and qualify electrical components, maintain accurate bills of materials (BOMs), and support supplier engagement and manufacturing readiness.
• Support contract manufacturers through prototype and production builds, including engineering change orders (ECOs), manufacturing documentation, and production test and inspection requirements.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical, controls/firmware, manufacturing, compliance, and field service teams to ensure robust system integration and product reliability.
• Apply sound engineering practices for electrical safety, EMC, thermal performance, and long-term reliability throughout the design and validation process.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of experience designing electrical hardware for complex electromechanical systems, such as robotics, electric vehicles, industrial automation, or similar products.
• Strong PCBA schematic design and layout experience, preferably with Altium Designer, including design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for testability (DFT).
• Practical experience with power electronics, including DC-DC converters, high-current power distribution, MOSFET and contactor switching, pre-charge circuits, and electrical protection.
• Experience designing and integrating wiring harnesses for demanding environments involving vibration, mechanical movement, and high reliability requirements.
• Excellent hands-on troubleshooting skills, with a systematic, data-driven approach to debugging and root-cause analysis.
• Demonstrated experience taking electrical hardware from prototype through design verification and into production, including collaboration with contract manufacturers.
• Strong technical documentation and communication skills, including design documentation, test plans, and failure analysis reports.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound engineering judgment, and collaborate effectively across disciplines.

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience with functional safety (FuSa) principles and standards, such as ISO 13849.
• Experience with EMC-conscious design, pre-compliance testing, and applicable regulatory standards such as UL 1740, UL 61010, or FCC Part 15.
• Familiarity with servo drives, motor-control power interfaces, and industrial communication protocols such as EtherCAT.
• Experience integrating battery systems, battery management systems (BMS), and charging infrastructure.
• Experience troubleshooting and supporting complex electromechanical systems at manufacturing or customer sites.