Description
Electrical Engineer II/III - Robotic Automation
Team: Hardware
Location: San Francisco
Commitment: Full Time
Workplace Type: onsite
Salary:
Multiply Labs is an early-stage startup where equity is a major part of the compensation package.
Join the Future of Robotic Biomanufacturing!
Multiply Labs is a robotics company on a mission to solve a significant bottleneck in modern medicine: the manufacturing of life-saving advanced biologics, from gene and cell therapies to antibodies and more.
Today, these therapies are produced through manual, labor-intensive processes. Costs are extremely high—often $500K–$2M per patient—limiting access to only a small fraction of those who need them.
As product complexity increases and the cost of failure and scientific labor rises, the industry is shifting toward automation. Robotics and AI are making automated biologics manufacturing feasible, reliable, and economically scalable.
We believe the future of biomanufacturing is robotic—closed, automated, and scalable—ensuring critical therapeutics are accessible to every patient who needs them.
Why This Matters
We don’t just build robots; we build the infrastructure for the next generation of biologics manufacturing. Our technology allows biopharma companies to scale production without redesigning their science, drastically lowering regulatory hurdles and bringing costs down to a level where these treatments can actually reach patients.
The Stack & The Scale
The Mission: Build the world’s best robots to make life-saving therapies accessible to all.
The Technology: Advanced robotic orchestration, high-precision automation, cloud-integrated hardware-software systems, dextrous manipulation, and imitation learning.
The Location: Headquartered in San Francisco, CA.
The Backing: Supported by premier investors, including Casdin Capital, Lux Capital, and Y Combinator.
To learn more and to view a video of our robots in action, visit us at www.multiplylabs.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
About this Role
We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to join the Hardware team at Multiply Labs. In this role, you will architect and design the electrical systems that power our high-performance robotic systems within large-scale pharmaceutical facilities. You will own the design, integration, and testing of all of our electrical systems, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure our robotics are reliable, compliant, and ready for industrial-scale automation.
Responsibilities
- System Architecture: Own the electrical design of industrial robotic automation systems, focusing on reliability, scalability, and compliance with regulatory standards (IEC, ISO, etc)
- Component Selection: Select and integrate components for electrical cabinets and panels
- Safety: Develop comprehensive safety systems utilizing safety PLCs and integrated emergency stops
- Power Distribution: Determine pharmaceutical facility requirements and design AC and DC power distribution systems, ensuring stable power delivery and electrical isolation for sensitive pharmaceutical instruments
- Motion Control: Design control systems for multi-axis motion and robotic arms using motor controllers, distributed I/O, sensors, and actuators
- Communication Protocols: Recommend and implement robust industrial communication and fieldbus protocols, such as Modbus TCP/RTU, Ethernet/IP, and serial RS-232/485
- Computing: Integrate high-performance edge computing devices to support real-time data processing, machine vision, and advanced robotic orchestration
- Wire Harnesses: Create wiring configurations and harnesses for high-flex robotic applications, focusing on reliability, ease of assembly, and serviceability
- Documentation: Generate electrical document packages for contract manufacturers, including schematics, panel layouts, and BOMs
- Compliance: Ensure strict compliance with pharmaceutical safety directives and industrial standards
- Facilities and Manufacturing: Coordinate with facility engineers and contract manufacturers to manage build schedules and installation logistics
- Builds and Assembly: Support hands-on assembly and wiring for panels, harnesses, and prototyping when necessary
- Deployment and Troubleshooting: Support hands-on assembly and builds, cabling, and electrical troubleshooting during initial system deployments at pharmaceutical facilities
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
- 4+ years of work experience in industrial automation or complex robotic system design
- Hands-on experience with motor controllers, robot arms, linear/rotary actuators, sensors, PLCs, and safety modules
- Technical mastery of communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, and RS-232/485)
- Safety-critical design experience utilizing safety PLCs and hardware-based safety chains
- Strong troubleshooting skills for control systems, PCBAs, and electrical hardware issues
- Familiar with Hardware Product Life Cycle stages, from initial concept to production manufacturing
- Effective communication skills, with a strong emphasis on precise technical writing for diverse audiences
Desirable Additional Experience
- Advanced eCAD skills for designing electrical systems and schematics
- Experience with hardware product certification, processes, best design practices for compliance, and standards (FCC, NFPA 79, UL, CE, IEC)
- Experience working with engineering off-shore subcontractors, vendors, and global contract manufacturers
- Proficiency using PLM systems (e.g. Arena, Agile, or Teamcenter) to manage the development lifecycle, ECO processes, and production-grade documentation
Travel
- While our headquarters is located in San Francisco, CA, this position will require up to 10% domestic and international travel.
Total Rewards & Life at Multiply Labs
- Competitive Compensation: Salary range of $110,000 - $170,000 a year plus meaningful early-stage equity. We want our team to have a real stake in the future we’re building.
- Premium Health: Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with subsidies for child dependents.
- Wealth Building: 401(k) with a 4% company match to help you plan for the long term.
- Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit: Pay for eligible transit and parking with pre-tax dollars to save on commuting costs.
- Parental Support: Robust Paid Parental Leave to support your family’s newest additions.
- True Flexibility: We offer Flexible PTO and 12 Paid Holidays, trusting you to manage your time and recharge when you need it.
- No Set Hours: Set your own schedule in alignment with your manager and team. We hold a high bar, measuring success by impact and outcomes – not hours logged.
- Office Perks: A vibrant SF office culture featuring catered team lunches, stocked kitchen, and frequent team events.
- H-1B and Green Card sponsorship available for exceptional talent.
- Referral bonuses for helping us build a world-class team.
- Great people, meaningful work, and a team that genuinely believes in what we're building.
Come build the world’s best robots—and help make life-saving therapies accessible to all.
We actively seek candidates with diverse perspectives and lived experiences. We’re committed to building a team where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to do their best work.
Multiply Labs encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply — even if you don’t meet every qualification. If you’re excited about our mission and think you can contribute, we’d love to hear from you.
Our headquarters is located in San Francisco’s vibrant Dogpatch neighborhood. Some roles may require 5-10% of domestic and international travel.
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