Senior Electronics Engineer

Company Description
PAL Robotics is a leading robotics company based in sunny Barcelona. Our goal is to enhance people's quality of life through robotics and automation technologies. We have over 20 years of experience in the robotics field and offer daily challenges to everyone in our team to help them grow.

Job Description
Job Description
At PAL Robotics, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of robotics technology and creating innovative solutions that have a real-world impact. As an Electronics Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in advancing our cutting-edge robotics platforms.

As part of your role, you will be responsible for system design, implementation, and overseeing the manufacturing release. The ideal candidate should demonstrate expertise in system design, both analog and digital circuitry, exhibit strong communication skills, and possess the ability to lead and nurture a team of Electronics Engineers.

Duties and responsibility

• Analysis of requirements, conceptualization and development of electronic circuits with micro-controllers and peripheral components for AD/DA conversion, sensor technology/electrical actuators, bus interfaces etc.
• Design and development of electronics systems for advanced robotics platforms, with a focus on BLDC motor control and power board design for battery-powered systems.
• Develop firmware for motor control, sensor acquisition and communication.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineering, software development, and firmware engineering, to ensure seamless integration of electronic components.
• Conduct thorough testing, validation, and debugging of electronic systems to meet performance and reliability standards.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation in our products.

Qualifications

Required skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 4+ years of hands-on experience in designing and programming motor control systems for BLDC applications, as well as power board design for battery-powered systems.
• Strong background on motor control drivers, CAN and EtherCAT buses.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++, Python, and experience with embedded systems development.
• Recent, product-focused experience designing multilayered boards including actual hands-on board layout, bring-up, and debug experience.
• Proven experience with EMI/EMC compliance challenges, design for reliability, and design for manufacturability.
• Proven track record of successfully leading complex electronics projects from concept to production.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment.
• Experienced Altium Designer user.
• Good C/C++ programming skills.

Desired Skills And Experience

• Complex multi-axis control system architecture development: power, communication (CAN, Ethernet, EtherCAT), safety.
• Multi-Axis robot system integration.
• Able to perform and understand SPICE analysis with proficiency.
• Graphical interface development with Qt library.
• Experience dealing with providers and manufacturing workshops.
• Experience working with ERP systems.

Additional Information

We offer a comprehensive compensation package, including salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional development. You will be part of a dynamic and international team in a constantly growing and developing environment within a fulfilling and inclusive equal opportunity workplace.

• Permanent full-time contract (37.5 hours/week with a focus on work-life balance).
• Flexible working hours and early Friday finish (14:00).
• 26 working days of annual leave, plus December 24th and 31st as non-working days.
• Opportunities for payment in kind and ongoing training initiatives.
• Free coffee & tea to keep you energized
• Immediate start date.

Contact details
If you are interested, apply via the link on this site or send your CV to recruit@ pal-, mentioning JOB in the subject line.

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