Hardware Architect - Power Electronics (Robotics)

TL;DR

Hardware Architect - Power Electronics (Robotics): Designing and implementing power distribution, power electronics, and actuation electrical hardware for advanced robotic platforms with an accent on energy delivery and board-level realization. Focus on architecting AC-DC/DC-DC conversion, managing power budgets, and leading PCB design from schematic to validation.

Location: Onsite in Warren, Michigan. Eligible for relocation benefits.

Company

hirify.global is redefining mobility through human-centered design to create safer, smarter, and more connected transportation on a global scale.

What you will do

• Define power and actuation electrical architectures, including distribution strategies, voltage domains, and protected power paths.
• Architect and validate power electronics including AC-DC, DC-DC conversion, and battery interfaces.
• Lead PCB hardware design from schematic capture through layout collaboration, fabrication, and validation.
• Develop and maintain power budgets, load analyses, and efficiency targets.
• Collaborate with mechanical and software teams to integrate PCB assemblies into robotic enclosures.
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety, EMC, and internal engineering guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Must be based in or able to relocate to Warren, Michigan.
• Proven experience in power distribution design, power electronics, and PCB-based electrical hardware development.
• Strong understanding of power conversion topologies and PCB design best practices.
• Proficiency with ECAD tools such as Altium Designer or OrCAD.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience designing power and actuation hardware for robotics, automation, or industrial systems.
• Experience with high-current, high-power, or battery-powered systems.
• Knowledge of safety and regulatory standards (UL, CE, ISO 13849).
• Experience using simulation tools such as SPICE or MATLAB/Simulink.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive Total Rewards package supporting personal and professional well-being.
• Inclusive corporate culture focused on belonging and diversity.
• Eligibility for relocation benefits.
• Opportunity to work on breakthrough hardware and next-generation robotics.