Job Description

VinRobotics, based in Hanoi, Vietnam, is developing advanced, high-performance controller and communication for humanoid and collaborative robots. We seek an experienced Hardware Design Engineer to lead the design, validation, and optimization of sophisticated electronics, including motor driver boards, embedded sensors, power distribution circuits, and EtherCAT communication modules.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and validate PCBAs for power-critical components, including motor controllers, power converters and high-accuracy sensor circuits.

• Coordinate PCB layout efforts, perform design reviews, and validate prototypes through rigorous bench testing and debugging.

• Execute detailed validation tests, utilizing advanced instruments such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, power analyzers, and EMI/EMC testing equipment.

• Optimize designs for thermal management, electrical noise reduction, and robust EMC compliance.

• Support system-level testing, including torque output measurements, temperature profiling, and reliability tests to ensure actuator performance targets.

• Work closely with embedded software engineers and mechanical design engineers to integrate electronic hardware seamlessly into actuator systems.

• Bring-up, troubleshoot integration issues, and optimize system performance across functional teams.

• Maintain meticulous documentation, including detailed schematics, PCB layout files, component libraries, BoM management, test procedures, and technical reports.

• Ensure design compliance with applicable industry standards (CE, RoHS, EMC directives) and support certification processes.

• Collaborate with sourcing specialists to select and evaluate component suppliers.

• Collaborate with manufacturing partners for PCB production and SMT assembly.

• Mentor and assist team members.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering or related field.

• 4+ years of experience in board-level hardware design.

• Experience using schematic tools (Altium or Cadence).

• Proficiency in PCB design software (Altium Designer), with extensive experience in high-current, high-frequency PCB layout considerations.

• Experience with lab bench debugging instruments: oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, VNAs, power analyzers, protocol analyzers.

• Understanding EMI/EMC, ESD, grounding, thermal, derating, and reliability requirements.

• Hands-on experience with analog/digital mixed-signal design (sensor interfaces, signal conditioning, ADC/DAC circuits, low-noise amplifiers).

• Documentation, design review, and troubleshooting skills.

• Communication, teamwork, and project-driving capability in cross-functional environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with EMC design standards and mitigation methods.

• Experience integrating EtherCAT hardware into robotic or automation systems.

• Practical experience in design for manufacturing (DFM), including collaboration with contract manufacturers for high-volume or high-quality production.

• Familiarity with electromechanical integration, actuator systems, robotics, or automation equipment.