Manufacturing Engineer, Electrical

The Carbon Robotics LaserWeeder™ leverages advanced robotics, computer vision, AI/deep learning, and lasers to eliminate weeds with sub-millimeter accuracy-all without herbicides. This innovative solution reduces environmental impact, promotes soil health, and helps farmers address labor shortages and rising costs. Designed in Seattle and built at our cutting-edge manufacturing facility in Richland, Washington, the LaserWeeder is setting a new standard for automated weed control. With $157 million in funding from prominent investors such as BOND, NVentures (NVIDIA's venture arm), Anthos Capital, Fuse Venture Capital, Ignition Partners, Revolution, Sozo Ventures, and Voyager Capital , Carbon Robotics is driving innovation.

As a no-nonsense team with a bias for action, we take pride in executing our ideas. Whether it's designing transformative technology or visiting farms to ensure our products are reliable and safe, we do whatever it takes to deliver for our customers.


Working here means tackling big problems with big impact. You'll find opportunities to grow professionally, solve complex challenges, and make meaningful contributions to a mission that matters. At Carbon Robotics, we trust our team to act independently and make practical, real-world decisions.


Join us as we innovate, execute, and build the future of farming together.

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As a Electrical Engineer at Carbon Robotics will work with the manufacturing teams to provide support with Engineering collaboration. You'll do whatever it takes - which might include going to the farm - to ensure our customers have reliable and safe products . Are you ready to help design our line of #LaserWeeder that solve real problems in our food supply?

This position is on-site in Richland

What you'll do :

• Develop manufacturing process solutions - that will involve both software, documentation, and floor operations
• Be responsible for essential manufacturing engineering tools
• Contribute to the improvement of PLM, ERP, MES systems
• Assist in manufacturing engineering for new product introduction and how to scale manufacturing processes
• Quickly troubleshoot and resolve electrical or systems issues which may arise during manufacturing
• Quickly prototype, troubleshoot, and iterate designs for electrical test fixtures and automated testing equipment - collaborating w/ engineering
• Drive decisions through project planning, task delegation and leading problem solving efforts to reiterate quickly

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for Success:

• Minimum 3 years working experience as a manufacturing engineer
• Experience with 3-phase distribution systems required
• Experience working with electrical control panels or enclosures required
• Experience with PLC Systems and Ladder a plus
• Experience working with contract manufacturers / panel shops a plus
• Experience with SOLIDWORKS and SOLIDWORKS Electrical a plus
• Hands on experience in hardware debug and automated verification
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and a desire to work in multidisciplinary teams
• Experience in schematic design and machine architecture
• BS+ in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering required

Please apply with your resume. No cover letter is needed. Qualified applicants will receive a short survey after applying to help the team learn more about you.

Carbon Robotics follows equitable hiring practices. Flexibility in our hiring process allows hiring of talent at levels different from what are posted. The compensation range outlined is based on a target budgeted base salary. Individual base pay depends on various factors such as relevant experience and skill, Interview assessments and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements. Offers are determined using our equitable hiring practices. Carbon Robotics offers additional compensation in the form of benefits premiums, pre-IPO stock options and On Target Earning commissions for appropriate positions. Base pay ranges are reviewed each year. We are committed to the principle of pay equity - paying employees equitably for similar work.

Carbon Robotics' base salary pay range:

$105,000-$145,000 USD

Why would you join Carbon Robotics?

Passion for building teams capable of solving uniquely interesting problems . Innovation while disrupting the market is what we do. Profiled in WSJ and Forbes, Carbon Robotics is poised to become the next billion dollar company in the rapidly growing worldwide Ag-Tech industry.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full time US based* employees, including:

• Competitive salaries
• Pre-IPO Stock Options
• Generous Benefits:
  • Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you and all dependents
    • Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA
    • Virtual Care - Doctor on Demand
    • Employee Assistance Program
  • Mental Health HRA
  • Restricted Healthcare Travel support
  • Menopause Support
  • Life Insurance
  • Long Term Disability
  • Flexible PTO
  • 401(k) plan
  • Pet Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits
• Work Culture: Be a part of an inclusive and tight-knit company culture that values innovation and mission-driven success.

* Internationally based employees benefits varies & Contractors are not eligible for Carbon Robotics Benefits or Stock

Carbon Robotics is building a culture of diversity and inclusion for all. We welcome everyone's voice and believe in open and transparent communication. We believe the best products, services, and companies are built by strong teams that include a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, ideas, and experiences. We are committed to supporting and enabling growth and opportunity for every employee at every level. This is the foundation to which we will build a truly unique environment.

We are equally committed to equal employment opportunity, and it is foundational to how we recruit and hire our talented team. Employment is determined based upon capabilities and qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identification and expression, marital status, military status or status as an honorably discharge/veteran, pregnancy (including potential pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, and childbearing), sexual orientation, age (40 and over), national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical, mental, or sensory disability , HIV/AIDS or hepatitis C status, genetic information, status as an actual or perceived victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other protected class as established by law.

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