Sr. Electrical Engineer

About the role

The Sr. Electrical Engineer at Carbon Robotics will design and optimize the robust electrical power distribution and control systems architectures that are the heart of our products. You will create everything from electrical cabinet layouts to reliable 240VAC and low-voltage power distribution systems capable of enduring harsh agricultural environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect comprehensive power distribution systems, managing both 240VAC single/three-phase power and low-voltage DC distribution for complex robotic machinery.
• Lead the full lifecycle of electrical cabinet design, including component layout, thermal management, enclosure selection, and wire harness schematics.
• Integrate and program Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), automotive and industrial IO modules, and safety relays to automate and protect machine subsystems.
• Select and qualify critical electrical components such as circuit breakers, contactors, power supplies, transformers, and industrial control panel hardware.
• Optimize electrical designs for EMI/EMC compliance, electrical safety standards (e.g., UL 508A, NFPA 79, SAE J1128), and reliability in the field.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical and software teams to define spatial constraints inside enclosures and establish seamless PLC-to-software communication interfaces.
• Support assembly technicians and manufacturing partners through initial panel build-outs, system bring-up, testing, and troubleshooting.

Requirements

• 3-8 years experience in electrical engineering, specifically focusing on industrial or automotive power distribution, panel design, and automation.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for wiring design as well as analytical design optimization tools.
• Hands-on experience with PLC programming and industrial and automotive networking protocols (e.g., Modbus, EtherCAT, CANbus).
• Strong foundational knowledge of AC/DC power, including 240VAC systems, three-phase power balancing, and low-voltage (12V/24VDC) control circuits.
• Previous experience designing for challenging environments (agricultural, automotive, heavy equipment, or aerospace) where vibration, extreme temperatures, dust, and moisture are constant factors.
• Previous experience designing for vehicle applications.
• Deep understanding of circuit protection devices (contactors, fuses, solid state power controls/relays) for vehicle applications.
• Willingness to travel ~10-20% of the time to support products in the production & field environments with a demonstrated ability to work directly with internal and external stakeholders/customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on power systems, automotive engineering, or related field.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of automotive wiring standards, connector systems, and harness design for high-power applications.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Pre-IPO stock options
• Generous benefits: Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you and all dependents
• Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA
• Virtual Care - Doctor on Demand
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mental Health HRAs
• Restrictive Healthcare Travel support
• Menopause Support
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible PTO
• 401(k) plan
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Work Culture: Be a part of an inclusive and tight-knit company culture that values innovation and mission-driven success.

Why Join Carbon Robotics?

• Passion for building teams capable of solving uniquely interesting problems.
• Innovation while disrupting the market is what we do.
• Profiled in WSJ and Forbes, Carbon Robotics is poised to become the next billion dollar company in the rapidly growing worldwide Ag-Tech industry.
• We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full time US based* employees, including:

Company Information

• Based in Seattle, Washington State, USA
• Raised $185 million in capital since 2018 from leading investors including NVIDIA’s NVentures and BOND
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