Senior Systems Engineer - Robotics

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Senior level
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The Role
Lead technical evaluation and prototyping of robotics MVPs for the China market; support customers and FAEs with hands-on design-in and lab validation; consolidate regional technical requirements and collaborate with global product and marketing teams to influence sensing and power product development.
Summary Generated by Built In

The Allegro team is united by a clear purpose—advancing technologies that make the world safer, more efficient, and more sustainable. With over 30 years of experience in semiconductor innovation, we bring that purpose to life across every part of the business—from breakthrough product development and customer success to how we show up for each other and the communities we serve.

The Opportunity

Robotics—and particularly the rapidly accelerating humanoid market—is an essential growth vector for Allegro MicroSystems, with China at the absolute epicenter of this global expansion. As a Systems Engineer, Robotics based in China within our Industrial Business Segment (IBS) Corporate Strategy Team, you will have a direct impact on strengthening Allegro's position in this highly dynamic market.
In this role, you will act as the critical bridge between Allegro’s cutting-edge technology and our strategic customers in China. By combining your strong technical foundation in mechatronics with sharp business acumen and customer-facing expertise, you will lead the technical evaluation of new products and shape the next generation of our Sensing and Power portfolio. We offer a tremendous opportunity for an experienced, passionate engineer to truly shape the future of robotics on a global scale.

What You Will Do

Customer & Field Engineering Support

  • Partner closely with local Business Development, Sales, and Field Application Engineering (FAE) teams across China to drive new robotics solutions into the market.

  • Support strategic customers directly with new technology validation and hands-on design-in activities, ensuring Allegro products solve their most complex system-level challenges.

Prototyping & Technical Evaluation

  • Lead the independent technical lab evaluation of Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) specifically targeted at the fast-paced China robotics market.

  • Act as the creative technical mind of the region by conceptualizing, proposing, and building meaningful robotics demonstrations that showcase Allegro’s capabilities in real-world applications (e.g., humanoid joints, dexterous hands).

Strategic VoC & Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Act as the technical "Voice of the Market" (VoM) and "Voice of the Customer" (VoC), consolidating regional technical requirements to guide the development of next-generation Sensing and Power products.

  • Collaborate seamlessly with global Marketing and Product Line teams, providing critical feedback and data to help generate high-impact marketing collateral.

What You Will Bring

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.

  • Exceptional hands-on engineering skills with the proven ability to run independent, rigorous technical lab evaluations on innovative new semiconductor products and electromechanical systems.

  • 5 to 10 years of professional experience in robotics, mechatronics, or electronics engineering.

  • A strong blend of technical depth, business acumen, and direct customer-facing experience.

  • A deep, demonstrable passion for the robotics industry and a keen understanding of the Chinese automation and humanoid landscape.

  • Creative Problem Solver: You have a highly creative mind and are always ready to propose fresh ideas for new products and technology demonstrations.

  • Exceptional Communicator: You excel at translating complex technical requirements into actionable business insights for both internal stakeholders and external customers.

  • Collaborative Team Player: You thrive in highly interactive environments and know how to build consensus across global, cross-functional teams.

This role will be located in Shanghai or Shenzhen, China.

Why Allegro?


Join Allegro and become part of a team where your contributions truly matter.

We foster a culture of Real Innovation, empowering you to push boundaries, develop cutting-edge solutions, and drive continuous improvement.
Your work will create a Real Impact by solving complex real-world challenges that fuel our success and shape the future of technology.
You’ll experience Real Connection, collaborating with talented colleagues around the globe in an environment built on trust, respect, and a shared purpose.
Join us—and help build what’s next.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
  • 5 to 10 years professional experience in robotics, mechatronics, or electronics engineering.
  • Demonstrated hands-on engineering skills running independent, rigorous lab evaluations of semiconductor products and electromechanical systems.
  • Experience with prototyping and building robotics demonstrations (e.g., humanoid joints, dexterous hands).
  • Customer-facing experience partnering with Business Development, Sales, and FAE teams for design-in and validation.
  • Strong technical depth combined with business acumen to translate technical requirements into product recommendations.
  • Deep knowledge and passion for the Chinese robotics, automation, and humanoid landscape.
  • Creative problem solving and ability to propose fresh product and demonstration ideas.
  • Excellent communication skills to convey complex technical requirements to stakeholders and customers.
  • Ability to collaborate across global, cross-functional teams.

Allegro MicroSystems Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Allegro MicroSystems and has not been reviewed or approved by Allegro MicroSystems.

  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Feedback suggests bonuses are generous and a meaningful part of total compensation. Variable pay is viewed as reliably contributing to take-home pay.
  • Healthcare Strength Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, mental health, and fertility support is seen as robust. Day-one eligibility and advocacy services further strengthen access to care.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Vacation, sick/personal time, parental and family leave, holidays, and volunteer time off provide ample ways to step away from work. Generous PTO and floating holidays contribute to work-life balance.

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The Company
HQ: Manchester, NH
1,959 Employees
Year Founded: 1990

What We Do

At Allegro MicroSystems, we’re passionate about developing intelligent solutions that move the world toward a safer and more sustainable future – while giving our customers a competitive edge. With more than 50 years of experience developing advanced semiconductor technology and application-specific algorithms, Allegro is a global leader in power and sensing solutions for motion control and energy-efficient systems. Through our innovations, we are helping our customers make breakthrough advancements in areas like advanced mobility, green energy, and factory automation. Each year, we ship over one billion units into these applications to support our 10,000+ customers around the globe, including over 50 automotive OEMs. Our diverse team of 3,500+ employees is spread across 13 countries, powering our global engineering, manufacturing, and support and enabling our innovations. That’s why we work hard to create a collaborative, energetic environment that rewards ingenuity and helps our employees make a difference every day.

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