Senior Electrical Engineer
1 month ago
Pittsburgh
Job Description Mine Vision Systems (MVS) is dedicated to providing advanced workflow-integrated perception which improve speed, safety and productivity for the mining industry. We are a spinoff from Carnegie Mellon University’s National Robotics Engineering Center, and are located in Pittsburgh’s East Liberty neighborhood. Following the successful product launch of our FaceCapture™ Mapping System, we are in a growth mode and we are seeking a Sr. Electrical Engineer to join our team. As a Sr. Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the new and continuous development work for the electrical systems on the FaceCapture™ Mapping System used by our customers in hard rock mining environments You will help bridge cutting-edge robotics research with robust, deployable solutions that work in the harshest real-world conditions. Key Responsibilities • Lead engineering design reviews with internal and external development teams, • Collaborate with other engineering disciplines (mechanical, firmware, software) on performance requirements for new circuit board designs, • Lead relationship with PCBA assembly houses to ensure on time delivery of tested and verified components, • Develop internal and external requirements and specification documents, • Comfortable building a development schedule and planning resource needs to keep projects on track, • Generate system diagrams, electrical schematics, wiring harness diagrams, and assist with assembly and build documentation., • Support field deployments and trials at customer sites (up to ~10% travel). Skills & Qualifications • Minimum 10+ years of experience working with field robotic systems, sensors, or autonomous platforms., • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similarly related field (Master’s degree preferred but not required)., • Circuit Design & Analysis: Analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuit design; PCB layout; simulation tools (Altium Designer preferred), • Testing & Troubleshooting: Oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, signal generators, thermal imaging, fault diagnosis, • Soldering Skills: SMT, Through-Hole, desoldering and rework, • Rugged Circuit Design: designing systems that meet electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection standards and human safety compliance requirements, • Networking & Communication Protocols: Modbus, CAN, Ethernet/IP, Profibus, RS-485, • Wiring & Harness Design: Cable routing for dynamic robotic joints, EMI/EMC mitigation, connector selection, and strain relief design, • High speed signal protocol and design: PCIe, USB 3.x, DDR RAM, HDMI, DisplayPort, and Ethernet, • Sensor Integration: Encoders, IMUs, LIDAR, ultrasonic, force/torque sensors, cameras, and proximity sensors, • Veteran of the product development process; defining engineering requirements, DVT engineering process, and manufacturing at scale, • Excellent troubleshooting and debugging skills, • Strong communication skills, initiative, and ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.Nice to Haves, • Previous experience working on products that operate in harsh or operationally demanding environments, • Experience interfacing with electrical systems on industrial vehicles, • Proficient with Jira, Confluence, Git, and Google Workspace tools, • Extensive experience with volume manufacturing of PCBAs (100s of units or more), • Proficiency with embedded debugging tools including JTAG/SWD debuggers Why Join Us? • We are a fast paced and growing company with real robotic hardware in the field around the world, generating actual revenue, • Collaborate with a passionate, multidisciplinary team bringing advanced research into production., • Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k) with match, • Uncounted PTO policy and flexible hybrid work model, • Small team that allows for immediate impact and showcasing of your talents thgJK84YvT