What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Controls Electrical Engineer - Product Team position at Plus One Robotics?
Plus One Robotics is a dynamic startup developing cutting-edge robotic solutions for logistics and e-commerce applications. We aim to revolutionize automation with high-performance systems that integrate hardware and software seamlessly.
Role Overview
As Sr. Controls/Electrical Engineer you will be responsible for the design and development of robotics controls and electronics for our InductOne and related systems. You will also be responsible for programming (PLCs) and configuring controls (drivers, sensors, etc) in order to meet performance and quality requirements. You work with a small team (4-6 people) of talented electrical and mechanical engineers. You will drive technical architecture by collaborating with mechanical and software engineers. As a Sr member of the team you will help drive best practices and mentor less experienced engineers.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Execution & Product Development
• Establish and demonstrate best practices for electrical/controls change management
• Create industrial electrical schematics and panel layouts
• Specify industrial components for electrical design
• Program PLCs (or similar) for machine control
• Specify and evaluate control system machine safety
• Deliver high-quality hardware releases within scope and timeline.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with software development teams to define APIs and other interfaces.
• Support technical requests from operations and field teams.
• Estimate task level of effort and timelines.
• Report task status, risks, and roadblocks to leadership..
Qualifications
• 5 years of experience in a technical leadership role within robotics, automation, or hardware product development.
• Minimum of 2 years technical leadership experience in electrical/controls architecture
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Electrical, or a related field.
• Expertise in robotic systems.
• Experience with I/O networks
• Experience with machine control using PLCs
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks, or similar tools
• Experience in cost reduction and manufacturing optimization of electro-mechanical products
• Experience with engineering change management and/or product life cycle management tools.
• Strong background in software/hardware integration and product development processes.
Work Environment & Travel
• This position operates in a professional office setting with occasional exposure to robotic systems and moving mechanical parts.
• The noise level in the work environment and job sites may at times be loud.
• 20%-30% travel in for the purposes of customer support, first article inspections, site acceptance testing, sales support, conference participation, etc. Although rare, some travel may be last minute.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work/Location
Full time, 40 hours/week between M-F, 9:00am-6:00pm at our San Antonio based Headquarters
Salary and Benefits
The salary for this role is dependent on experience. The range for this role is $120,000 - $147,000 per year and is a bonus eligible position.
Plus One Robotics offers a wide range of employee benefits for our full-time positions including healthcare benefits, a flexible paid time off plan. professional development opportunities, and a paid maternity and paternity leave program.
Why Join Plus One Robotics?
• Work with cutting-edge robotic technology in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Be part of a mission-driven team passionate about solving real-world logistics challenges.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and career growth opportunities.
AAP/EEO Statement
Plus One Robotics provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Salary : $120,000 - $147,000