Senior Electrical Engineer - PCB Designer - Warrendale, CA

Lab37 Robotics, is a technology company focused on the development and deployment of robots designed specifically for direct-to-customer food production. Our mission is to revolutionize the food industry by creating innovative robotic solutions that enhance efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction. We are passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology to deliver cutting-edge products that meet the evolving needs of our clients.

Lab37 Robotics is seeking a PCBA Design Engineer to lead the design, layout, and release of high-reliability PCBAs used in next-generation robotic food-production systems.

This role requires strong hands-on expertise in Altium Designer, multi-layer PCB layout, and high-speed design practices, along with the ability to collaborate closely with mechanical, firmware, controls, and manufacturing teams.

You will own multiple boards across motor control, sensors, communications, and power distribution—from early concept through pilot builds and production.

• →Own end-to-end PCB/PCBA design in Altium:
• →Circuit design
• →Schematic capture
• →Component selection
• →Stackup definition
• →Design rules
• →Layout
• →Manufacturing documentation and release packages
• →Design multi-layer boards (4+ layers), including:
• →Controlled impedance routing
• →High-speed interfaces
• →Mixed-signal layouts
• →Apply best practices for SI/PI/EMI:
• →Return path continuity
• →Decoupling strategy
• →Power integrity
• →Shielding, grounding, and noise reduction
• →Incorporate regulatory compliance requirements:
• →EMC/EMI
• →ESD
• →Electrical safety standards for commercial robotic systems
• →Contribute to CAD libraries (symbols, footprints, 3D models) while maintaining design standards
• →Partner with firmware and controls teams on:
• →Board bring-up
• →Debugging
• →Validation testing
• →Iteration based on real-world performance
• →Collaborate with manufacturing partners on:
• →DFM / DFA / DFT
• →Stackup documentation
• →Panelization
• →Test strategy
• →Production issue resolution
• →Interface with external test labs for:
• →Pre-compliance testing
• →Formal certification (FCC, UL, etc.)
• →Failure mitigation
• →Participate in design reviews and contribute to system-level architecture decisions

• 5+ years of experience designing PCBAs for production hardware
• Proficiency with Altium Designer (schematic, layout, release workflows)
• Experience with multi-layer boards and high-speed design:
• Controlled impedance
• Differential pairs
• Length matching
• Via strategies
• Strong understanding of:
• Mixed-signal layout
• Grounding and return paths
• Decoupling
• EMI/EMC fundamentals
• Hands-on experience with:
• Board bring-up
• Debugging
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Experience with some or all of:
• Microcontrollers
• Motor control hardware
• CAN
• Ethernet
• NFC/RFID
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes:
• DFM / DFA / DFT
• Working with CM, fabrication, and assembly vendors
• Experience with regulatory standards:
• FCC
• CE
• IEC / UL
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, iterative environment

Our work environment is fast-paced and dynamic, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and fun. We believe that a stimulating and enjoyable workplace is key to driving innovation and achieving excellence. At Lab37 Robotics, every team member plays a vital role in shaping the future of food production, and we are committed to supporting our employees' growth and success. 

Pay and benefits: We are looking for best in class for both talent and work ethic and provide benefits and pay to match.

Join us at Lab37 Robotics and be a part of a forward-thinking company that's transforming the way the world approaches food.

The base starting rate for this role is $120,000 - $180,000 per year.

Actual compensation will be determined on an individual basis and may vary depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.

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