Entry Level Robotics Software Engineer - FPGA Specialty

Temple Allen Industries (www.templeallen.com) is at the forefront of bringing AI and Machine Learning to innovation-resistant industrial processes for high-value assets in aerospace, marine, windpower, and transportation markets. We are currently expanding our award-winning line of smart automation EMMA™ systems which dramatically improve aircraft sanding operations. 

Position: Entry Level Robotics Software Engineer - FPGA Specialty

Are you a talented and driven software engineer with a passion for building the future? Do you thrive on the challenge of bringing game-changing robotic systems to life?  Do you want to be on the forefront of designing and developing the next generation of robots?

We’re looking for an experienced and quick-learning individual to come in as an Electrical Engineer responsible for the development of an FPGA I/O solution for an advanced robotic system. We want someone who is confident in their programming and electrical system integration abilities to join our team and work towards improving the stability and quality of electrical communication within our EMMA system.

You should be interested in the full scope of electrical/electronic duties (design, develop, test, etc.). Your passion for electronics will help to fuel your work in improving the EMMA robotic solution. You should be excited to show off your work and teach peers about it, uplifting your team’s skills by sharing your expertise. You should want to be a part of the design process and be excited to participate in discussions with other designers and engineers to help understand the system holistically and better implement elements that bring real value to the artisan and the enterprise.

In preparation to make a meaningful impact on the EMMA system, you need to be skilled with design, assembly, testing and documentation of electrical circuits for small to large scale packages, while being mindful of technical requirements, compliances and certifications, scalability, maintainability, robustness, aesthetics and ergonomics, etc. 

You should have experience and knowledge in handling and working with electrical/electronic tools and equipment. You must advocate your needs to successfully and efficiently complete assigned contracts. Above all, you should be familiar with the VHDL, Verilog, or similar programming language, analog to digital device interfacing for FPGAs, and establishing robust FPGA-host communication. 

You must be able to work with Microsoft programs to communicate your ideas (Word, Excel, OneNote, Teams). Finally, you must be flexible and willing to explore other approaches and disciplines at a high level to gain knowledge of how different aspects of robots operate.

Requirements:

The following items are required for an individual accepting the responsibilities of this position:

• Experience with electrical measuring equipment.
• Experience with electrical circuitry design.
• Exposure to certifications and electrical compliance, such as UL Listed components.
• Understanding of sensor (e.g. encoders, transducers) integration into circuits.
• Understanding of noise mitigation techniques to improve signal quality.
• Understanding of circuit power analysis, heat generation and mitigation
• 4+ years of Arduino, C, or C++ programming experience
• Experience generating and reviewing electrical schematics.
• FPGA Software Development: Verilog or VHDL
• FPGA Hardware Integration for device control and sensor data acquisition

Roles/Expectations 

The following items are expected tasks an individual accepting this position will be undertaking and completing:

• FPGA interfacing: integrate sensors via ADC, and integrate control elements via DAC to an FPGA
• FPGA software: establish a configurable communication pathway between control elements, sensors and a computer.
• Perform electrical tests to validate designs.
• Ensure compatibility of sensors and control elements.
• Use measurement equipment, such as multimeters and oscilloscopes, to ensure a circuit behaves correctly.
• Handle analog and digital debugging of circuits.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics for FPGA used on our robotic systems.
• Integrate sensors with PLC.
• Implement noise reduction measures to improve signals from analog sensors.
• Calculate and track the power consumption for subassemblies and entire systems.
• Work with engineering and non-engineering disciplines to establish the performance and functional specifications for systems.
• Design the overall compliance approach to ensure systems can be used in various hazardous and non-hazardous locations.
• Write and maintain electrical standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure electrical assembly is robust, repeatable, and efficient.
• Use a working knowledge of industry best practices and compliance standards to ensure systems are assembled to those standards.
• Can provide recommendations or requirements for electrical tooling and measuring equipment.
• Investigate potential designs that utilize custom printed circuit boards (PCBs) and design PCBs as needed.

Who You Are: 

• A Problem-Solver: You approach complex challenges with a structured, analytical mindset and are persistent in finding optimal solutions
• Detail-Oriented: You have a high standard for precision in your coding and documentation
• A Collaborator: You communicated effectively and enjoy working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• A Self-Starter:  You take ownership of your tasks and are driven to see projects through to completion

Why Join Us?: 

We offer a small-company culture that values innovation, learning, and making a real impact. You’ll have the autonomy to take ownership of your designs and the mentorship needed to grow your skills rapidly. Temple Allen is an ideal environment in which to grow your skills and be part of shaping the future of industry.

Compensation based on skills and experience. 

Benefits:

• Free parking
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Snacks provided

We offer visa sponsorship.