Senior Electrical Engineer (I, II, III)

South San Francisco, CAEngineering - Development – Controls & Electrical Engineering /Full Time /On-sitePosition SummaryCellares is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer passionate about electrical design and automation who will contribute significantly to the development of our advanced cell therapy manufacturing platform. The position will be focused on electrical systems within cell therapy manufacturing equipment, including design, documentation, and validation of control panels, PCBAs, and interconnecting cabling. You will interface across many parts of the company to develop novel products used in the cell and gene therapy world, and will have the opportunity to grow your career under the mentorship of a top-notch cross-functional engineering team. Candidates should enjoy working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and be prepared to tackle a broad array of challenges as the company growsResponsibilitiesLead electrical design for complex automation equipment, ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory and safety standards such as IEC 61010, NFPA 70/79, and UL 508ADesign power and signal distribution throughout industrial equipment using control panels, cables, PCBs, and off-the-shelf assembliesDocument Electrical designs in schematic, interconnect, and layout drawings in a formal Product Lifecycle Management paradigmAssist with the development of functional requirements and specificationsDesign and implement test benches to support prototyping and characterizationParticipate in design reviews and provide input to identify issues and drive design choicesCollaborate with controls, mechanical, systems, and software engineers RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 7 years of experience, or a Master’s degree with at least 5 years of experienceExperience working on projects incorporating electrical and mechanical components, and general exposure to different types of sensors and actuatorsSolid understanding of AC and DC power distribution, including circuit protection, sizing, and design for manufacturingExperience integrating PLC hardware platforms such as Beckhoff, Siemens, Allen-Bradley, etc.Familiar with digital communication mediums such as Ethernet, RS-232, RS-485, and how they work at a physical levelHands-on experience in digital and analog electronic circuit design, troubleshooting, and testingProficient with standard electrical test equipment such as DMM, oscilloscope, function generator, etcAbility to build prototypes, construct electrical panels, perform wiring, and cable routingSelf-awareness, integrity, authenticity, and a growth/entrepreneurial mindsetPreferred ExperienceProficiency with Electrical CAD software such as EPLAN, Zuken, AutoCAD Electrical, Solidworks Electrical, OrCAD, Altium, etc.Proficiency in designing PCB assembliesExperience with a programming language such as Python, Structured Text, Ladder Logic, C# or CExposure to 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, Fusion 360$90,000 - $210,000 a yearCellares total compensation package contains competitive base salaries, highly subsidized Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, 401(k) Matching, Onsite lunches, and Stock options. All displayed pay ranges are approximate, negotiable, and location dependent.This is CellaresCellares is the first Integrated Development and Manufacturing Organization (IDMO) and takes an Industry 4.0 approach to mass manufacturing the living drugs of the 21st century. The company is both developing and operating integrated technologies for cell therapy manufacturing to accelerate access to life-saving cell therapies. The company’s Cell Shuttle integrates all the technologies required for the entire manufacturing process in a flexible and high-throughput platform that delivers true walk-away, end-to-end automation. Cell Shuttles will be deployed in Cellares’ Smart Factories around the world to meet total patient demand for cell therapies at global scale. Partnering with Cellares enables academics, biotechs, and pharma companies to accelerate drug development and scale out manufacturing, lower process failure rates, lower manufacturing costs, and meet global patient demand.The company is headquartered in South San Francisco, California with its commercial-scale IDMO Smart Factory in Bridgewater, New Jersey. The company is backed by world-class investors and has raised over $355 million in financing.Leveling will be based on overall experience, education, and demonstration of knowledge throughout the interview process. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. 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