Schaeffler · 5 hours ago
Electrical Design Hardware Engineer (Humanoid Robotics)
Troy, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expSchaeffler is a dynamic global technology company that partners with major automobile manufacturers and key players in aerospace and industrial sectors. They are seeking an Electrical Design Hardware Engineer to join their humanoid robotics team, focusing on innovating advanced robots and enhancing human-robot interaction through hardware design and testing.
AutomotiveIndustrialIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Take charge of the bring-up and functional validation of custom actuator controller hardware
Design and implement structured test plans covering power rails, sequencing, and communication protocols such as EtherCAT, CAN, SPI, I2C, and UART
Conduct fault-injection tests including over-voltage, under-voltage, over-current, short-circuits, brownouts, resets, and miswired peripherals
Analyze hardware behavior under varying input voltages, load conditions, and temperature ranges
Build and maintain test fixtures, harnesses, and debug setups to facilitate thorough hardware evaluation
Deliver detailed documentation of test outcomes and actionable recommendations to hardware and software teams
Support EMI debugging efforts and pre-compliance testing as necessary
Qualification
Required
Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
2+ years' experience in embedded hardware bring-up, validation, and debugging of power, reset, clocking, and communication issues
Expertise in validating digital communication interfaces and analog signal paths with the ability to design margin, timing, and fault-related tests
Strong ability to differentiate between hardware, firmware, and interaction faults
Effective technical communication skills, both written and verbal, enabling clear collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams
Must have legal authorization to work in the US. (This role does not offer visa sponsorship or support.)
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance offerings
Life insurance and 401k eligible with up to 6% company match
Eligible for annual bonus & merit-based salary increases
Regular employee appreciation and company events
Company
Schaeffler
Schaeffler is a supplier of automotive and industrial sectors for inventions and developments in the fields of motion and mobility.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Shelley Maxwell
Human Resources Director - Industrial Americas & CEO Functions
Jonas B.
CFO Legal Entities Schaeffler Group USA
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