Principal Electrical Engineer
Persona AI is developing and commercializing a multi-purpose humanoid robot for manufacturing and other industries. Persona and its staff have a long history in humanoid research and development and are positioned to be a commercial leader in bringing these capable machines to market.
If you're passionate about cutting-edge technology and want to be part of a world-class team that's driving the future of manufacturing and humanoids, we'd love to hear from you.
We're looking for an experienced Principal Electrical Engineer to drive our integrated electronics strategy. We are primarily interested in candidates who have developed and released products to market in the field of autonomy and robotics, but can be flexible depending on aptitude and energy.
As the inaugural Electrical Engineer at Persona, you will have an incredible opportunity to get in at the beginning to shape the design and development of Persona’s humanoid robot.
How will you be part of the team?
Work closely with the engineering team to conceptualize, specify, and implement electrical architectures for various robotic platforms to include robotic manipulators and humanoid robotic systems.
Develop circuit designs and lay out schematics, PCBs, and wiring diagrams for robotic hardware.
Generate documentation for the designs, as well as block diagrams, test plans and procedures, and fabrication and assembly drawings.
Collaborate with mechanical and software engineers to integrate electrical components into complete robotic systems.
Interface with external manufacturing teams to enhance design for test, manufacturing, and assembly.
Implement and optimize motor control algorithms for various robotic systems.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues in electrical systems, ensuring reliability and performance.
Evaluate and select components and materials to meet project requirements.
Conduct simulations and performance analyses to optimize system functionality.
What does an ideal background look like?
Bachelors, Masters, or PhD degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or related field.
Ideally 5+ years experience designing and developing electrical systems for robotics or automation.
Strong knowledge of embedded systems, circuit design, and motor control.
Proficiency in CAD tools for circuit design (e.g., Altium, Eagle, or KiCAD).
Experience with programming languages such as Python, C/C++, or MATLAB.
Hands-on experience with sensors, actuators, and communication protocols (e.g., EtherCAT, I2C, SPI, CAN).
Experience bringing a product through compliance testing including UL, CSA, FCC, CE, etc.
Documentation experience - will be expected to develop detailed build assembly instructions and diagrams.
Exceptional attention to detail and engineering discipline.
Creative, curious, analytical, and disciplined.
What are additional examples of skills that would make a candidate stand out?
Experience architecting and designing batteries, battery management systems, charger systems, electrochemical simulations.
Experience with high-performance power electronics, including multiphase converters and isolated power supply topologies.
Experience with three-phase PMSM motor control, field-oriented control, flux-weakening control, and overmodulation.
Experience with simulation tools (ex: LTSpice, PSpice, Ansys, Simulink).
Persona AI embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
Location: Houston, TX.
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Are you passionate about cutting-edge technology and looking to make a significant impact in the world of robotics? If so, Persona AI in Houston is searching for a Principal Electrical Engineer to be a crucial part of our mission to develop and commercialize a multi-purpose humanoid robot. As our inaugural Electrical Engineer, you'll have the unique opportunity to pioneer the design and development of our humanoid robot, shaping the future of manufacturing and automation. Your role will involve working closely with our engineering team to create and implement electrical architectures for robotic platforms, develop circuit designs, and lay out schematics, PCBs, and wiring diagrams. You will also generate essential documentation, integrate electrical components with mechanical and software systems, and collaborate with external manufacturing teams to enhance designs. This position is tailored for someone with a robust background in autonomy and robotics—ideally, someone with over 5 years of experience in designing electrical systems within these sectors. If you have a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, experience with embedded systems, CAD tools for circuit design, and a knack for troubleshooting electrical systems, we’d love to chat with you! We value creativity, curiosity, and attention to detail, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Join us as we push the boundaries of technology together!
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