Robotics Electrical Engineer

Meta is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our Data Center Robotics Engineering team. This team is dedicated to implementing cutting-edge robotics technologies to enable efficient and operationally safer data centers.

The Robotics Electrical Engineer is responsible for the design, development, manufacturing, deployment, and sustaining of robotics hardware solutions throughout the product life cycles to enable physical automation within Meta data centers. This role collaborates closely with software and system engineers to ensure seamless product integration, thus enhancing operational efficiency and reducing risks across Meta’s infrastructure.

The ideal candidate has proven experience in embedded development with focus on electrical layout, board design and FW development. They demonstrate expertise in programming languages such as Python, C++ and have practical robotics experience in linux, developing firmware for microcontrollers, and soldering PCBs they designed themselves. They excel in system-level thinking, developing key electrical architectures from scratch and anticipating the needs of hardware-software integration. They are proactive problem solvers, adapt effectively in dynamic environments and passionate about leveraging emerging technologies to drive innovation in robotics.

This engineer must possess proven experience in communication, leadership, interpersonal and organizational skills, plus experience in engineering, program management and analytical skills. This role requires an experienced, dedicated professional to effectively collaborate and influence internal stakeholders, including cross-functional teams and individuals of all levels.

If you have an appetite for technology and enjoy working in small, agile, empowered teams solving complex problems within a high energy, dynamic environment then this is the role for you. This position will require some domestic and international travel.Robotics Electrical Engineer Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, deployment, and sustaining of multiple parts of our Robotics embedded stack
• Architect the electrical system layout of our autonomous mobile robots
• Lead the design and implementation of wireless charging architectures for our autonomous robots
• Lead the design and prototyping of custom PCB boards for power distribution, data collection, and HIL safety systems, etc
• Architect and develop firmware for motor controllers, sensor interfaces, and communication systems
• Analyze, understand, and mitigate thermal issues in the robotics system
• Work closely with SW, ME and Systems teams to deliver fully functioning robotic prototypes and moderate volume production units

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
• 8+ years of industry experience
• Expert level experience with electrical layout, PCB design
• Expert in inter-system communication protocols such as CAN, I2C, UART, SPI, etc
• Skilled in effective communication across electrical, mechanical, and software domains to investigate and understand underlying design interfaces. Experience in mechatronics is preferred
• Proven experience with all sorts of industrial automation systems and robotics including actuator selection, sensor integration, microcontrollers, linux systems, inter-device communication
• Expert in C/C++, python skills with experience in embedded systems development
• Understanding of real-time operating systems (RTOS) and Linux kernel development
• Understanding of real-time control loops and timing constraints
• Ability to take an abstract problem and break it down into an implementable system - starting with a scrappy approach and progressively building it up into a sophisticated solution

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, EECS, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics or equivalent with 10+ years of industry experience
• Extensive experience in the design and development of complex robotics systems, including mobile platforms (robot base, robot mast), articulated robot arms, grippers etc
• Background or proficiency in mechatronic design or mechanical engineering
• Familiarity with motion control systems and robotics programming languages such as ROS (Robot Operating System) or similar frameworks
• Experience with sensor integration and calibration for robotics applications, including vision systems, LiDAR, and inertial measurement units (IMUs)
• Knowledge of safety standards and regulations applicable to robotics systems, such as UL583 and ANSI B56
• Experience in project management or leadership roles, including the experience in leading cross-functional teams and drive projects to successful completion
• Experience with collaborative robot (cobot) systems and human-robot i