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
At Gideon, we build autonomous robotic systems that transform logistics, manufacturing, and industrial environments. As an Electrical Engineer, you will contribute to the design, integration, and commissioning of electrical systems for advanced robotic platforms, working closely with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities we’ll trust you with:
- Design and integrate electrical systems for robotic and industrial automation solutions
- Develop and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and documentation using tools such as Zuken E3.series, EPLAN, or similar
- Implement and support PLC programming (e.g. TwinCAT), including basic safety-related logic under guidance
- Understanding functional safety requirements from relevant robotics and industrial safety standards and designing safety circuits
- Support motor controller and drive parametrization and tuning
- Conducting testing, validation and troubleshooting of integrated systems
- Assist in implementing functional safety concepts and safety circuits in accordance with applicable standards
- Participate in system testing, validation, troubleshooting, and commissioning
- Create and maintain technical documentation, test reports, and commissioning instructions
- Collaborate closely with mechanical, software, robotics, and safety engineers
Your area of expertise:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering or a related field
- 2 or more years of relevant experience in electrical engineering, preferably in industrial automation, robotics, or machinery
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation
- Basic to intermediate experience with PLC programming
- Knowledge of industrial communication protocols
- Understanding of electrical power systems and industrial components
- Strong communication 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.