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Intelligent software orchestrates advanced robots in a high-density, end-to-end system - reinventing warehouse automation for increased efficiency, speed and flexibility.\nWhat we need\nSymbotic is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design for complex subsystems and the cross-discipline interfaces on automated material-handling robots and related platforms. In this role you will direct how established design principles are applied, guide development of new practices and ideas, and take designs from concept through production with accountability for program-level technical outcomes.\nYou will be a recognized resource on the team and may lead more complex design efforts. You will work through Symbotic’s Product Development Process (PDP) with guidance only in the most complex situations, and you will partner with mechanical, firmware, safety, PLM, and contract manufacturers so designs can be built, qualified, and released.\nWhat we do\nThe Electrical Engineering - Bot Hardware team is part of Symbotic’s Hardware Engineering organization and develops the electrical hardware that powers and connects our robotic systems. Our team designs PCB-based electronics, harnesses, and electrical interfaces that support power distribution, sensing, compute, communications, and control across our automation platforms. We partner closely with mechanical, firmware, test, manufacturing, and other engineering teams to integrate these designs into reliable, manufacturable robotic products and support them from development through production.\nWhat you'll do\nLead solutions to complex electrical problems with many variables, at board, harness, and subsystem-integration level (power, sensing, compute, interconnect, grounding, and interfaces to mechanical, firmware, and controls), and guide other designers on the approach. \nDrive designs from concept through production for the programs you own: architecture of the subsystem, schematic, PCB layout, prototype, DVT, design freeze, production release, and sustaining. \nFollow the PDP and lead others through it on the efforts you own - phase gates, design reviews, requirements, verification, and release - so the work ships on a repeatable path. \nDesign schematics and PCB layouts in Altium, and review the layouts of other designers. Own stackup, placement, routing, SI/PI, EMC-aware layout, and DFM through release. \nApply DfX (DFM, DFA, DFT, DFS, and related) and raise the same expectation on designs you review, so hardware is manufacturable, testable, serviceable, and cost-capable at the contract manufacturer. \nWork in PLM (BOMs, ECOs/ECNs, item and document release) and with contract manufacturers to enable builds, first article, and production for the programs you support. \nWrite requirements and test plans; plan and execute the testing needed to validate safety, function, and robustness, including EMC/EMI bring-up and mitigation. \nInvestigate issues and failures in the lab and at customer or manufacturing sites; lead containment and corrective design for the programs you own. \nResearch and qualify electro-mechanical components (connectors, sensors, power devices, compute modules) for robotics, automation, and automotive-class environments, and direct how approved design principles are applied. \nServe as a recognized resource for the team. Lead more complex projects, advise partners outside electrical engineering on difficult technical matters, and raise the bar on reviews and documentation. \nTravel to customer sites, contract manufacturers, and test houses to support bring-up, installation, and failure analysis as required. \nWhat you'll need\nBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline; advanced degree a plus. \n8+ years of electrical design experience, with a record of taking products from concept to production. \nExpertise in Altium schematic capture and strong PCB layout design (or equivalent high-end ECAD with a demonstrated willingness to work in Altium). \nStrong experience in automation robotics and/or automotive platforms - mobile robots, AGVs/AMRs, or automotive electronic systems in harsh electrical and mechanical environments. \nDemonstrated integration across electronics and the disciplines it touches (mechanical, firmware, and controls): interconnect, grounding, power distribution, sensors, and partner-subsystem interfaces. \nWorking knowledge of safety standards applied to automation and robotic platforms (ability to work with Functional Safety and interpret product safety requirements; prior SIL / ISO 13849 / IEC 61508 or equivalent experience a plus). \nWorking knowledge of EMC/EMI and best design practices (grounding, filtering, shielding, return paths, cable and enclosure effects) and ability to debug to a passing result. \nStrong DfX practice and a track record of designs that contract manufacturers can build and test at volume. \nWorks independently in a formal PDP / phase-gate process, with guidance only in the most complex situations, and can lead others through it. \nFamiliar with PLM and with working through contract manufacturers to enable production (BOMs, ECOs, first article, process feedback). \nCommunicates difficult concepts to people outside the electrical discipline, builds consensus, and advises on complex matters that affect the wider program. \nAbility to work in a results-oriented, project-driven team, prioritize across the programs you own, and deliver tactical results that the department depends on. \nPhysical and Environment Requirements\nWilmington, MA preferred (lab and cross-functional presence). Travel to customer sites, CMs, and test facilities as required. \nLab and occasional warehouse / site work around automated equipment. \nAbout Symbotic\nSymbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end, AI-powered robotic and software platform. Symbotic reinvents the warehouse as a strategic asset for the world’s largest retail, wholesale, and food & beverage companies. Applying next-gen technology, high-density storage and machine learning to solve today's complex distribution challenges, Symbotic enables companies to move goods with unmatched speed, agility, accuracy and efficiency. As the backbone of commerce the Symbotic platform transforms the flow of goods and the economics of supply chain for its customers. For more information, visit www.symbotic.com.\nWe are a community of innovators, collaborators and pioneers who embrace our differences, because we know unique perspectives make us stronger and smarter. Every perspective matters. We depend on the collective voices of our employees, customers and community to help guide us as we build a better place to work - for you and the world. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer.\nWe do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.\nThe base range for this position in the posted location is $125,000.00 - $171,600.00 however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 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