Senior Electrical Engineer

The Senior Electrical Engineer will contribute to the design and development of control solutions for Persimmon’s robots and other electromechanical systems. Persons filling this position will: Design system architectures based on requirements; Leverage analyses and simulations to design circuits, design PCBs (schematic and layout), and perform testing, troubleshooting, and integration of PCBs into robots and other electromechanical systems.

Reports to:
Director of Electrical Engineering

Direct Reports:
None

Role Details/Responsibilities• Own complete circuit development process for cutting edge applications in robotics: Specifications,
analysis, simulation, design (Schematic & Layout), programming, prototyping (vendor management),
testing, and documentation.
• Typical circuit designs involve: three phase motor control, encoder interfaces, microcontrollers, CPLD, ADC/signal conditioning, power management, low power analog and digital, Ethernet, EtherCAT, high frequency power supplies and thermal management.
• Algorithm development, programming of microprocessors and CPLDs.
• Collaborate with mechanical and controls engineers on electrical/thermal/packaging design, integration and testing.
• Design and development of PCBs for robots and other electromechanical systems.
• Bring up, test, diagnose prototype PCBs, rework of PCBs as needed.
• Integrate, test, troubleshoot electrical components into robots and other electromechanical systems.
• Collaborate with external suppliers for PCB layout, fabrication, assembly and testing.
• Occasionally may require overtime, and evening/weekend hours in order to meet deadlines.
• Occasional travel required, domestic and international.
• Position is full time in-person in Wakefield, MA.

Skills Required and Experience Required:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Expert level proficiency in OrCAD, PADS or similar design tools.
• Extensive experience in circuit analysis, simulations, and troubleshooting.
• Expertise in circuit design (schematic and layouts).
• Experience in managing and analyzing thermal performance of power components.
• Theoretical understanding of cables and connectors and thermal rating thereof.
• Theoretical background and experience in electrical and electronic system design.
• Proficiency in test equipment; oscilloscopes, power supplies, DAQs, digital loads, power meters.
• Experience in digital and analog circuit design, Ethernet/EtherCAT, power electronics design and motion control for electromechanical systems.
• Experience with 3-phase motor controller design, Matlab, EtherCAT, BiSS-C, boost circuits, SBCs,
thermal management, resonant circuits, TI c2000 family, SEMI S9; F47 and KCs, are a valued plus.
• Lab skills, including rework and SMT PCB solder skills.

Education Requirements: 

• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, industry experience is required.
• M.S. in Electrical Engineering preferred.

About Persimmon Technologies
Persimmon Technologies is a worldwide leader in robotics and electric motor technology. Persimmon provides vacuum robotics for the semiconductor, LED and flat panel display equipment markets worldwide. Persimmon has also developed a next generation electric motor technology using additive manufacturing techniques. Persimmon is wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. (SHI), a $7 Billion integrated conglomerate. Persimmon is headquartered just outside of Boston in Wakefield, Massachusetts. For more information on Persimmon technology, please visit www. persimmontech.com. 

This job has been posted by IgnyteAI on behalf of Persimmon Technologies. IgnyteAI is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. It is the policy of IgnyteAI not to discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex and gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.