Prototyping Electrical Engineer
San Carlos, CA$175k - $215kFull-timePosted 2w ago
About the role
Electrical engineer role focused on developing and validating electrical prototypes and harnessing solutions for the NEO home robot, bridging electrical design and physical builds through hands-on prototyping, testing, and iteration.
Responsibilities
- Develop electrical prototypes, wire harnesses, and cable assembly designs that support testing and iteration on NEO.
- Translate schematics and wiring diagrams into clear build documentation, and work with technicians to resolve issues found during assembly.
- Plan and run continuity and fault-isolation testing, identifying opens, shorts, and connection issues before hardware moves downstream.
- Debug issues on prototypes and on the robot, then make practical design or documentation changes based on what you find.
- Improve recurring builds through better documentation, fixturing, and design-for-manufacturability work with the wider team.
- Partner across engineering and fabrication to move from early prototypes toward reliable, repeatable assemblies.
Qualifications
- 3–7 years of experience in electrical engineering or a related hands-on hardware development role.
- Experience developing and debugging electrical prototypes, harnesses, or cable assemblies.
- Ability to read and create electrical schematics and wiring documentation.
- Experience using measurement tools to test continuity and diagnose electrical faults.
- Experience working with technicians or fabrication partners to build, test, and iterate on hardware.
Skills
Required:Electrical schematic reading and creationPrototype development and debuggingMeasurement and fault diagnosis
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Generous paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave
- 401(k) plan with company match (100% on the first 3% of contributions, 50% on the next 2%)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) options
- Commuter benefits (transit and parking)
- Short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, financial, and personal support
- Onsite snacks and catered lunches
Last updated Oct 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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