Electrical Design Hardware Engineer (Humanoid Robotics)
Company: Schaeffler Group
Location: Troy
Posted on: March 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Schaeffler Group Electrical Design Hardware
Engineer (Humanoid Robotics) Schaeffler is a dynamic global
technology company and its success has been a result of its
entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. Does
that sound interesting to you? As a partner to all of the major
automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace
and industrial sectors, we offer you many development
opportunities. Your Key Responsibilities Join our humanoid robotics
team to innovate advanced robots, collaborate with experts, enhance
your skills, and create transformative technologies that help shape
the future of human-robot interaction. Take charge of the bring-up
and functional validation of custom actuator controller hardware.
Design and implement structured test plans covering power rails,
sequencing, and communication protocols such as EtherCAT, CAN, SPI,
I2C, and UART. Conduct fault-injection tests including
over-voltage, under-voltage, over-current, short-circuits,
brownouts, resets, and miswired peripherals. Analyze hardware
behavior under varying input voltages, load conditions, and
temperature ranges. Build and maintain test fixtures, harnesses,
and debug setups to facilitate thorough hardware evaluation.
Deliver detailed documentation of test outcomes and actionable
recommendations to hardware and software teams. Support EMI
debugging efforts and pre-compliance testing as necessary. Your
Qualifications Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. 2
years’ experience in embedded hardware bring-up, validation, and
debugging of power, reset, clocking, and communication issues.
Expertise in validating digital communication interfaces and analog
signal paths with the ability to design margin, timing, and
fault-related tests. Strong ability to differentiate between
hardware, firmware, and interaction faults. Effective technical
communication skills, both written and verbal, enabling clear
collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams. Must have legal
authorization to work in the US. (This role does not offer visa
sponsorship or support.) Our Offering Please see all our medical,
dental, and vision insurance offerings at Schaeffler Benefits Life
insurance and 401k eligible with up to 6% company match Eligible
for annual bonus & merit-based salary increases Regular employee
appreciation and company events As a global company with employees
around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other
with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating
our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In
this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our
stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the
world moves. Exciting assignments and outstanding development
opportunities await you because we impact the future with
innovation. We look forward to your application.
www.schaeffler.com/careers Your Contact Schaeffler Group USA Inc.
Kenneth R CummingsKeywords: Experienced; Engineer; Full-Time;
Unlimited; Production Engineering; Apply now!
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