Senior Electrical Engineer - Croatia
About us
At Gideon, we're crafting the future of logistics, manufacturing & other industrial environments with cutting-edge AI and 3D vision-based autonomous robots. Our team is committed to automating complex operations, allowing people to shine in what they do best.
If you're ready to join us and be part of this journey, read on!
Our team consists of 100+ super-talented people, including top-notch experts in the field of hardware and software engineering, and is devoted to developing robots with a mission of making people's work easier.
We are an ambitious group of tech enthusiasts with different backgrounds, skills, and experiences, very excited and passionate about what we do! And above all, we cherish team spirit, constant learning and kindness. There is much more to learn, so we hope this piqued your curiosity!
About the role
As a Senior Electrical Engineer at Gideon, you will take technical ownership of the electrical and control system architecture for autonomous robotic systems. You will lead complex electrical design efforts, guide system integration, and mentor other engineers while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities we’ll trust you with:
- Design and own electrical and E/E architecture for complex robotic systems from concept to production
- Lead the selection, evaluation, and integration of electrical components, including PLCs, safety systems, motor controllers, and sensors
- Develop, review, and approve electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and design documentation
- Design and implement PLC and Safety PLC applications (e.g. TwinCAT, SICK Safety Designer)
- Define and integrate industrial communication architectures (CANopen, EtherCAT, Modbus, RS232)
- Design electrical systems in compliance with functional safety and industrial standards (ISO, IEC, UL, ANSI, robotics norms)
- Lead testing, validation, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities in-house and on-site
- Provide technical leadership during power-up, integration, and customer deployment
- Drive continuous improvement of electrical designs, architectures, and engineering processes
- Create and maintain high-quality technical documentation, commissioning procedures, and validation reports
- Act as a mentor and technical reviewer for other electrical engineers
- Contribute to project planning and cross-functional technical decision-making
Your area of expertise:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, or related engineering field
- 5+ years of professional experience in electrical engineering, preferably in robotics or industrial automation
- Strong expertise in electrical system architecture and schematic design
- Extensive knowledge of different electrical components and their functionalities
- Advanced experience with PLC programming, including safety-related applications
- Solid knowledge of electrical power systems, drives, and industrial components
- Strong communication and leadership skills in English
- Willingness to travel occasionally for commissioning
Bonus points:
- Exposure to functional safety systems or safety PLCs
- Experience with industrial robots or autonomous systems
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g. Git)
- Previous experience working as an electrical engineer with industrial machinery, either in the field or as an in-house engineer
Tools that we use:
Docker
Bash
Linux
Robot Operating System
Python
Steps in the selection process:
Introduction
Tell us about your experiences and interests, and we will tell you more about the position, about our team and Gideon as a whole. We cherish the individual approach to every candidate and we are always curious to hear how we fit into your plans!
Technical Assessment
This stage will show you how the actual job will look like and how you fit in. You will get an insight into technical details by completing the technical task and discussion with one of our senior experts.
Final interview
The final step is a more in-depth conversation where you will get a full picture of how your work in Gideon would look like and what kind of culture we cherish.
Offer!
If all goes well, this is when we send you the offer with the information and details about compensation, vacation policy, benefits plan and all the other working details.