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Work at OMRON!

Omron Robotics and Safety Technologies, Inc. (ORT) is a global leading provider of intelligent vision-guided robotics systems and services. We develop social needs driven solutions for the global automation market. Our robotics systems provide unmatched performance and economic value throughout the production lifecycle, enabling customers to achieve precision, quality and productivity in their assembly, handling and packaging processes in a safer and greener environment.

We develop new electronics, mechanics and software for an exceptionally broad spectrum of robots – including autonomous mobile robots, articulated robots, parallel link robots, and more. Our product development teams have a passion for innovation, and a record of accomplishment of developing successful products for the global market, and revolutionize interaction between human and machine!

ORT is subsidiary of Omron Corporation, a $8 billion global technology company celebrating more than 80 years of success.

The Senior Electrical Engineer– Controls System Focused is an essential team member that provides key insight and influence to drive our products from concept all the way to reality. We hope that end-to-end ownership of product designs excites you as much as it motivates us. We invite you to apply to be part of this world-class team of individuals.

Our Commitment to Employees

• Training and Career Development Program to give employees a learning path with the necessary tools and resources they need to help build their career at Omron
• Great financial opportunities with competitive compensation, immediate 401k match with 100% vesting, profit sharing, and Blue Cross Blue Shield for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
• Community Programs that include activities with local non-profit organizations and a Matching Gift Program
• Work-Life Balance with Flexible Work Arrangements, Flexible Work Hours, and Sick/Vacation/Holiday Pay
• Wellness Programs such as Walking Contests, Nutritional Learning Sessions, On Site Flu shots or Health Screenings, etc.
• Education Assistance Program

Responsibilities

• Design electrical circuits and systems for fixed and mobile robot applications
• Take ownership of designs throughout their lifetime, from concept and requirements to verification, production handoff, and troubleshooting
• Perform custom circuit design, from requirements through simulation, schematic capture, PCB constraints & layout, CPU/FPGA interface, and DfX considerations
• Prototype, build, bring up, integrate, troubleshoot, and verify designs, both independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
• Generate and maintain engineering documents such as requirements, interfaces, theory of operation, test plans and reports, release notes, and ECOs
• Assist with triage, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and sustaining activities.
• Improve processes and procedures, and mentor and guide junior engineers

Required Qualifications

• Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, or Bachelor of Science with equivalent experience
• A minimum of 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering
• Experience with circuit design and layout of digital, analog, embedded, and power
• Proficiency with ORCAD or an equivalent suite
• Expertise in designing, analyzing, and implementing control systems, including PID controllers, state-space models, or other advanced control strategies
• Proficiency in developing and optimizing motor control algorithms
• System-oriented, with the ability and desire to dive deep into the smallest details
• Highly analytical, a strong problem-solver, and a forward thinker
• Experience with lab equipment, and with analysis and simulation tools
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with good communication skills
• Proactive, with a can-do attitude, hands-on approach, and a strong sense of ownership
• To conform with U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorization from the U.S. Government

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with robotics, motion control or other electro-mechanical systems
• Strong skills in mathematical modeling and simulation of dynamic systems, including the use of tools like MATLAB
• In-depth understanding of power electronics, including inverters, converters, and motor drives
• EMC compliance and debugging experience
• Experience with systems based on CPU, FPGA, PLC
• Experience with EtherCAT, Ethernet, and CAN Bus interfaces, tools, and analyzers
• Working knowledge of embedded SW
• Experience with developing products to meet safety and compliance standards
• Ability to identify opportunities for innovation and offer new ideas to improve products, processes, and procedures

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Omron we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements

The annual salary range for this role is $130,000 - $160,000 a year, however, base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. This position is also eligible for an annual performance-based bonus program. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.

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