Serve Robotics

Sr. Sustaining Electrical Engineer

Los Angeles, California, United States

$140,000 – $170,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Robotics, Hardware, Software, AutomationIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, along with a minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical design or sustaining engineering, specifically within robotics or complex electromechanical systems. They must demonstrate proficiency with structured Failure Analysis (FA) techniques, including 5 Whys, Fishbone, FMEA, and Fault Tree Analysis, and possess a solid understanding of analog and digital circuit design, encompassing sensors, motor drivers, and power electronics. Experience with ECAD tools such as Altium Designer or OrCAD, PLM systems like Arena or Agile, and lab tools including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multimeters is also required.

Responsibilities

The Senior Sustaining Electrical Engineer will lead structured Failure Analysis (FA) efforts on robotic systems and subassemblies, serving as a technical lead for resolving complex electrical issues in production and field environments. They will author and present FA reports with technical rigor, drive and own Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) for electrical design improvements, maintain and improve electrical documentation, and collaborate with various engineering and operations teams. The role involves troubleshooting systemic issues, partnering with manufacturing and supply chain to improve yield and address component obsolescence, leading qualification efforts for alternate components, supporting electrical bring-up and debug, identifying cost reduction initiatives, and mentoring junior engineers.

Skills

Failure Analysis
Root Cause Analysis
Electrical Systems
Troubleshooting
Design Change Leadership
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Reliability Engineering
Manufacturing Support

Serve Robotics

Autonomous delivery robots for food and retail

About Serve Robotics

Serve Robotics is changing the delivery industry with its self-driving robots that provide sustainable and efficient delivery solutions. Instead of using traditional vehicles, these lightweight, autonomous robots deliver small items like food and retail products, reducing carbon emissions and traffic congestion. The company operates on a delivery-as-a-service (DaaS) model, allowing businesses in the food and retail sectors to subscribe and pay based on their delivery needs. Serve Robotics aims to lead in the autonomous delivery market by offering eco-friendly solutions that enhance customer experience.

Key Metrics

Redwood City, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2021Year Founded
$51.6MTotal Funding
POST_IPO_EQUITYCompany Stage
Food & Agriculture, Robotics & Automation, Consumer GoodsIndustries
51-200Employees

Risks

Rapid expansion may strain resources and operational capabilities.
Integration of Vebu could divert focus from core delivery services.
Over-reliance on partners like Uber and Nvidia poses potential risks.

Differentiation

Serve Robotics uses zero-emissions rovers for eco-friendly food delivery.
The company offers delivery-as-a-service with a subscription-based revenue model.
Serve Robotics integrates Vebu's Autocado for expanded automation solutions.

Upsides

Recent $80M funding supports expansion to 2,000 robots by end of 2025.
Acquisition of Vebu enhances automation offerings beyond delivery services.
Appointment of Anthony Armenta boosts AI and software capabilities.

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