Senior Embedded Engineer Shenzhen

Job Title: Senior Embedded Engineer

Location: Shenzhen Guangdong Province China

Job Type: Full-time Permanent

About the Opportunity

Our client is a fast-growing innovator in the Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR) sector. They are seeking a hands-on Senior Embedded Engineer to join their engineering team based permanently in Shenzhen.

This is a highly cross-functional role acting as the critical technical bridge between the companys R&D engineering teams and their local manufacturing partners. You will be responsible for the end-to-end integration testing and validation of robots at the factory level while also driving embedded software development and quality control improvements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Factory Integration & Acceptance

• Work directly on-site with manufacturing partners in Shenzhen to oversee the autonomy stack installation on newly assembled AMRs.
• Lead the physical and digital integration of key sensors and components including LiDAR safety PLCs and motor drivers.
• Perform network and communication setup (utilizing ROS or similar architectures).
• Conduct rigorous Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) to validate performance standards before shipment.
• Identify and troubleshoot hardware/software issues during FAT working closely with local factory engineers to implement immediate resolutions.

2. Embedded Development & Debugging

• Develop debug and test embedded software (firmware) for robotic devices and proprietary PCBs.
• Implement and optimize Linux drivers for industrial communication protocols (e.g. CANBus ModbusTCP).
• Read and analyze PCB schematics and hardware designs to implement appropriate firmware logic.
• Perform deep-dive troubleshooting on AMR hardware at both the firmware and hardware levels.

3. Quality Control & Liaison

• Serve as the primary engineering liaison between the company and its manufacturing partners for all customization requirements.
• Continuously improve Quality Control (QC) processes by implementing new testing frameworks and automated testing practices.
• maintain detailed documentation of all build installation and test reports.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in Robotics Mechatronics Electrical/Electronics Computer Engineering or a related field.
• Experience: 2-5 years of hands-on experience in AMR mobile robotics or industrial automation.
• Language: Proficiency in Mandarin (Spoken and Written) is mandatory to work effectively with local teams and partners in Shenzhen.
• Software Stack: Strong proficiency in Linux ROS and C/Python.
• Hardware Skills:
  • Strong understanding of robot hardware (motor controllers encoders sensors).
  • Proficiency in reading circuit schematics and electrical line diagrams.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills for system-level and PCB-level debugging.
• Tools: Familiarity with standard diagnostic equipment (e.g. multimeter oscilloscope clamp meters thermal tools).
• Soft Skills: Self-motivated detail-oriented and able to adapt quickly in a fast-paced startup-like environment.

How to Apply

Interested candidates based in or willing to relocate to Shenzhen are invited to submit their resume.