Senior Electrical Engineer - Animatronics: Expressions of Interest Welcome

We're keen to hear from Senior Electrical Engineers who are interested in joining our dynamic team.

This role is instrumental in the design and implementation of advanced electrical systems for humanoid and creature robotics - working closely with mechanical and software teams to create and develop cutting-edge humanoid and creature animatronics..

Our Senior Electrical Engineer is responsible for:

• Designing and implementing electrical systems for complex robotic characters
• Developing and building high quality control cabinets for power and control logic
• Designing custom PCB’s for power, encoder and communications
• Troubleshooting and resolution of problems
• Collaborate with mechanical and software teams to integrate electrical systems seamlessly into a broad range of mechanical designs.

You can find out more details in our position description here.

We're seeking expressions of interest from people who have the following skills and experience:

• Proven experience in designing electrical systems for robotics or animatronics.
• Proficiency in electrical design software and PCB layout (e.g., Kicad)
• Holding a National Certificate in Electrical Engineering Level 4
• Experience with embedded systems and firmware development.
• Knowledge of motor control systems and actuator technologies.
• Knowledge of a range of encoder and feedback systems
• Familiarity with communication protocols such as RS485, CAN, CANOpenFD, and EtherCAT.

Ideally you'll have experience with Linux-based systems, a knowledge of 3D printing technologies and familiarity with animatronics or creature effects in film/entertainment.