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Analog Devices · 1 month ago

Senior Robotic Sensor Engineer

Analog Devices, Inc. is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. They are seeking a Senior Robotic Sensor Engineer to own critical pieces of tactile sensing and dexterous hand solutions, from prototype development to integration on humanoid platforms.

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Responsibilities

Translate robotic manipulation requirements into clear specs and testable prototypes for tactile sensing modules
Design, build, and iterate sensor hardware: sensing device and process, packaging, and readout (AFE/ADC/conditioning) circuits
Develop fixtures, calibration flows, and test plans; characterize linearity, repeatability, drift, bandwidth, latency, and noise floor
Integrate on robot (hands/grippers/skins): bring-up, signal integrity, and real-time data paths; support closed-loop evaluations with AI-based controls/perception
Own DFM/DFT decisions and supplier engagement; contribute to EVT→DVT readiness (materials/stack selection, sensor design, coatings/encapsulation)
Run reliability & environmental testing; perform failure analysis and root-cause
Maintain high-quality documentation and communicate trade-offs and next steps clearly

Qualification

Sensor electronicsFlexible electronicsAnalog front endsCalibration & data analysisFEA modelingTechnical writingCross-functional collaboration

Required

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related
5–8+ years hands-on in hardware/sensors/sensor fabrication and manufacturing
Proven delivery of electromechanical sensor or flexible-electronic devices
Proficient in analog front ends / mixed-signal readout (AFE/ADC)
Proficient in flexible electronics & material engineering (polymers/elastomers, printed/thin-film layers), encapsulation/overmold/coatings, adhesion/barriers
FEA (mechanical/electrical) or materials/process modeling
Calibration & data analysis (proficient in Python); building automated test scripts and reports
Strong ownership, crisp technical writing, and cross-functional collaboration

Benefits

Medical, vision and dental coverage
401k
Paid vacation
Holidays
Sick time
Other benefits

Company

Analog Devices

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Analog Devices (NYSE: ADI) defines innovation and excellence in signal processing. ADI's analog, mixed-signal, and digital signal

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$4.6M
Key Investors
U.S. Department of Defense
2025-04-11Post Ipo Debt
2024-09-18Grant· $4.6M
2012-04-02IPO

Leadership Team

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Vincent Roche
Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the Board of Directors
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John Hassett
SVP Industrial & Consumer Group
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