Senior Systems Engineer - Robotics

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.