Embedded Hardware Engineer

Company DescriptionMAKIINA is building the hardware and software stack for physical intelligence: modular, low-cost, scalable, and made in Finland. From drone motors, actuators, power electronics, sensor units, perception stacks, to a breakthrough AI robotics foundation model, each piece is built like LEGO blocks so they fit together into different form factors of physical AI agents, affordably and at scale.We are a Tampere (Finland) based startup, with a very healthy funding base. Role DescriptionYou will design and manufacture the electronics that make our parts and systems communicate and move. PCBs for actuator and motor controllers, closed-loop drive electronics, sensor interfaces, power delivery, battery management and charging systems. This is a hands-on role. You take a board from schematic through layout to a working prototype on your bench, bring it up yourself, and debug it with a scope in hand. You will work with the SMT production line, as well as the good-old soldering iron. This role is full time on-site at our Tampere facilities. Responsibilities:Design and develop PCBs for robotic actuators, motor controllers, sensor units, and power management systems.Optimise layouts for performance, size, thermals, supply chain, and cost within the constraints of a robot.Implement high-power delivery, battery management, and charging circuits.Bring up, test, and validate your own designs, and make sure they hold up outside the lab bench.Debug and troubleshoot hardware issues, and improve our design and manufacturing processes, together with the team.Contribute to system architecture decisions. Required QualificationsProven, hands-on PCB design experience, with real boards you have designed, built, and debugged yourself.Scrappy, high-agency, and a fast learner.Focus on power delivery, motor control, and sensor integration.Proficiency in ECAD tools such as Altium Designer or similar.Experience with compact, dense PCB designs and closed-loop control systems.Solid grasp of electrical noise, signal integrity, grounding, and EMI/EMC design considerations.Ability to move fast, initiate solutions, and take ownership.Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.Excellent in written and verbal English.Vocational qualification, Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Embedded Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. We care more about what you have built than about which certificate you hold. Preferred QualificationsPrevious domain experience with robotic systems, mechatronics, or motor controllers.Knowledge of BLDC motors, FOC, encoders, and actuator design.Ability to write and debug embedded firmware (C/C++, STM32 or similar), and comfort working across the hardware and software boundary.Understanding of rapid prototyping methods, including SLS or similar additive manufacturing.Familiarity with safety standards, compliance, and best practices in electrical systems.Proficiency in Finnish is a plus. What We OfferAbility to have impact and a strong growth trajectory in cutting-edge AI-driven robotics.A well-equipped labs and manufacturing facilities where you can design a board, get it built, and have it running in a robot without leaving the building.Competitive salary and stock options. Apply https://makiina.com/careers/embedded-hardware-engineer