Senior Electrical Engineer - Autonomous Robotics

Prime Robotics is a premier provider of end-to-end automation solutions tailored for distribution centers and warehouses. Prime's suite of robot and execution software solutions transform fragmented workflows, empowering clients to unlock operational productivity and efficiency. Committed to revolutionizing warehouse, supply chain, and factory operations, Prime strives to elevate businesses through best-in-class automation solutions and services.   If you want to build hardware and software that physically changes how warehouses operate and see your work rolling across a live warehouse floor, Prime Robotics is the place to do it! Lead Electrical Engineer - Autonomous RobotsWe''re looking for a Lead Electrical Engineer to own the electrical architecture and reliability of our autonomous mobile robots. You''ll lead our China-based electrical team while partnering closely with software, mechanical, and field service teams to solve hard real-world problems and design the next generation of robot control hardware.Our robots operate in demanding industrial environments, integrating battery systems, motor drives, sensors, networking, and embedded control electronics. This role blends system architecture, hands-on troubleshooting, and engineering leadership.What You''ll DoElectrical Architecture & System DesignLead design of 48V/24V power systems including power distribution, DC/DC conversion, grounding, and fault protectionDefine power budgets, electrical safety strategies, and system-level protection schemesTeam LeadershipLead and mentor the China-based electrical engineering teamEstablish design standards for grounding, EMC, power integrity, and connector/harness reliabilityCoordinate between China engineering, US robotics teams, and manufacturing partnersTroubleshooting & Field ReliabilityLead root-cause analysis of electrical failures in deployed robots - power instability, EMI, communication dropouts, grounding issues, and sensor failuresTranslate engineering findings into clear repair procedures field technicians can act on quicklyDevelop diagnostic tools and test procedures to improve fleet uptimePCB & Embedded HardwareReview and improve PCB designs for power routing, decoupling, grounding topology, signal integrity, and transient protectionLead development of the next-generation robot controller integrating embedded computing, I/O, networking, and power distributionCommunication SystemsDesign and debug industrial communication systems: Ethernet, CAN bus, RS485Ensure reliable communication between sensors, controllers, and embedded computersWhat Success Looks Like:Improved reliability and uptime across the current robot fleetStrong electrical design standards established across the China teamNext-generation integrated robot controller deliveredField serviceability meaningfully improved