# Senior Electrical Engineer

**Company:** [Charge Robotics](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/charge-robotics)
**Location:** San Leandro, CA
**Role:** Hardware Engineering
**Salary:** $145k – $190k/yr
**Experience:** 7+ years
**Skills:** electrical engineering, power systems, control systems, industrial automation, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, CAD, motors, sensors, plcs, relays, electrical codes, motion control, industrial robotics, Python
**Posted:** 2026-07-24

> Senior Electrical Engineer designing and implementing power distribution, control circuits, and automation systems for robots that build solar farms. Requires hands-on experience with industrial electrical systems, schematics, component integration, and startup environment.

## Job Description

## What you'll be working on
- Designing, testing, and validating electrical systems including power distribution, control circuits, and signal conditioning for our robotic factory
- Selecting and integrating motors, sensors, actuators, PLCs, and other electrical/electronic components to meet system requirements for reliability and performance
- Creating electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and harness designs while establishing standards for electrical documentation and best practices
- Troubleshooting electrical issues in factory and field deployments, working closely with mechanical and software teams to ensure seamless system integration
- Scaling electrical systems from design to manufacturing and deployment

## Requirements
- Strong experience in electrical engineering with hands-on skills in power systems, control systems, and industrial automation
- Ability to read and create electrical schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams
- Proficient with CAD tools for electrical design
- Experience specifying and integrating electrical components (motors, drives, sensors, relays, PLCs)
- Understanding of electrical codes and safety standards
- Experience in a fast-paced startup environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Based in or able to relocate to the SF Bay Area, and able to work 4-5 days/week from our San Leandro HQ

## Nice-to-haves
- Experience with high-power electrical systems, motion control, or industrial robotics
- 4-year degree in electrical engineering or a related field
- Familiar with Python or other programming languages for testing and automation

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