
Generative Bionics builds intelligent humanoid robots that perform physical tasks in industrial and service environments. The company combines robotics hardware, advanced artificial intelligence, and Physical AI design principles to create safe, reliable humanoid platforms. Its approach integrates perception, control, and embodied intelligence to enable real-world interaction and manipulation. Founded on research from the Italian Institute of Technology, Generative Bionics focuses on industrial use cases requiring continuous, dependable operation. The company targets enterprises in manufacturing, logistics, and facility services seeking humanoid automation.

Generative Bionics builds intelligent humanoid robots that perform physical tasks in industrial and service environments. The company combines robotics hardware, advanced artificial intelligence, and Physical AI design principles to create safe, reliable humanoid platforms. Its approach integrates perception, control, and embodied intelligence to enable real-world interaction and manipulation. Founded on research from the Italian Institute of Technology, Generative Bionics focuses on industrial use cases requiring continuous, dependable operation. The company targets enterprises in manufacturing, logistics, and facility services seeking humanoid automation.
Electronic Hardware Designer
Location: Via Melen 83, 16152 Genoa, Italy
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Role
We are looking for an experienced and passionate Electronic Hardware Designer to take ownership of the hardware development for various robot subsystems. You will face challenges related to miniaturization and power density: designing boards that fit inside the robot's limbs, managing high currents for motors while ensuring clean signals for sensors, and guaranteeing reliability and thermal performance.
Responsibilities
You will manage the entire hardware lifecycle, from specification definition to board bring-up in the lab:
Motor Control: Design of high-power density motor driver boards (BLDC/PMSM), with a strong focus on thermal management and efficiency.
Advanced Sensing: Development of analog and digital interfaces for tactile sensors, force/torque sensors (strain gauge conditioning), and encoders (absolute/incremental).
Power Management: Design of Power Distribution Units (PDU) and internal robot power architecture.
Battery Management System (BMS): Development and integration of electronics for battery pack management, cell balancing, and safety.
PCB Design & Layout: Preparation of PCB notes for the routing (multilayer, HDI, rigid-flex) ensuring Signal Integrity and Power Integrity.
Requirements
Education: Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
Experience: 3-5+ years of experience in electronic board design (schematic & layout), preferably in automation, automotive, or robotics.
ECAD Tools: Proficiency in Siemens Xpedition is highly preferred. Solid experience with PADS Professional or Standard is also a plus.
Lab Skills: Autonomy in prototyping, soldering, debugging, and using lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, signal generators).
Technical Core: Strong foundation in analog, digital, and power electronics.
Valued Extras
High-Speed/Computing: Previous experience designing boards with MPSoC (e.g., Zynq/UltraScale+) or FPGA.
Knowledge of industrial communication buses (EtherCAT, CAN/CAN-FD).
Familiarity with EMI/EMC compliance standards.
What We Offer
Technological Challenge: The chance to design hardware that doesn't just "work," but moves and feels.
Growth: Work closely with mechanical and control experts, expanding your skills in an integrated mechatronic approach.
Environment: An informal, fast-paced, and meritocratic startup context driven by Agile methodologies.
Compensation: Competitive salary and contract (CCNL Metalmeccanico) commensurate with experience.