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The Timken Company

This role is in the sensor application and product development engineering group. The position includes working with suppliers and the Timken supply chain group as an advocate for the sensor business ...

Timken

This role is in the sensor application and product development engineering group. The position includes working with suppliers and the Timken supply chain group as an advocate for the sensor business ...

Torc Robotics

Hardware Engineer I - Sensors

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

$98K - $118K/yr

This includes lab-based testing and real-world field trials to verify sensor functionality and ensure automotive-grade performance. * Partner with the Component Enablement software team to execute ...

Torc Robotics

Hardware Engineer I - Sensors

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

$98K - $118K/yr

This includes lab-based testing and real-world field trials to verify sensor functionality and ensure automotive-grade performance. * Partner with the Component Enablement software team to execute ...

Torc Robotics

Hardware Engineer I - Sensors

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

$120K - $159K/yr

This includes lab-based testing and real-world field trials to verify sensor functionality and ensure automotive-grade performance. * Partner with the Component Enablement software team to execute ...

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How much do sensor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for sensor in Michigan is $25.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.96 and $29.95 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a sensor?

A Sensor job typically involves working with sensor technologies to collect, analyze, and interpret data for various applications. This role may include designing, developing, testing, and maintaining sensors used in industries like automotive, healthcare, manufacturing, and environmental monitoring. Responsibilities often involve programming, signal processing, calibration, and integration with other systems. Sensor professionals may work as engineers, technicians, or researchers focused on improving accuracy and reliability. The job requires knowledge of electronics, physics, and data analysis tools.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the sensor position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Sensor in an industrial or scientific setting, you need strong analytical and observational skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with data collection or quality assessment methodologies. Typically, Sensors use specialized measuring instruments, data logging software, and may require certifications relevant to safety or technical standards. Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities help Sensors excel, especially when relaying findings or collaborating on process improvements. These skills are vital for ensuring accurate and reliable monitoring, supporting operational efficiency, and identifying potential issues promptly.

What are some common challenges sensors face on the job?

Sensors often work in environments where maintaining accuracy and consistency under time constraints can be a challenge, especially when multiple samples need to be analyzed quickly. Adapting to new technologies, processes, or strict regulatory standards may also require ongoing training and attention. Additionally, Sensors must remain vigilant for minor anomalies, as small errors can impact overall quality or safety. However, these challenges are balanced by established procedures, team support, and opportunities to develop specialized technical expertise over time.

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Infographic showing various Sensor job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,889 per year, or $25.9 per hour.

Sr. Systems Engineer (Sensors - Humanoid Robotics)

Schaeffler

Troy, MI

$97K - $134K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 2 days ago

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Schaeffler rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 55 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

308th of 490 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.  

Your Key Responsibilities

We are seeking a Senior Sensor Engineer to lead the development, selection, qualification, and continuous improvement of position, force, and torque sensing solutions for high-performance humanoid robot actuators. This role owns both internal sensor technology development and external supplier engagement, ensuring sensing systems meet the demanding requirements of precision motion control, high reliability, low latency, and compact packaging in multi-degree-of-freedom humanoid platforms.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive the technical roadmap for position, force, and torque sensing technologies used in joint actuators (including rotary and linear configurations).
  • Lead internal development of sensing solutions (magnetic, inductive, capacitive, strain-gauge/thin-film, and hybrid approaches) from concept through validation and production readiness.
  • Manage external supplier selection, technical evaluation, development partnerships, and performance qualification for commercial and custom sensors.
  • Define sensor requirements (accuracy, resolution, bandwidth, noise, thermal stability, EMI immunity, size, power, and interface) in close collaboration with actuator, control, and systems engineering teams.
  • Oversee characterization, calibration methods, and compensation algorithms for position, force, and torque sensors under real actuator operating conditions (temperature, vibration, dynamic loading, and electromagnetic environments).
  • Evaluate and mitigate sensing-related risks including drift, hysteresis, crosstalk, saturation, and long-term reliability.
  • Support integration of sensor data into actuator control loops (FOC, impedance/admittance control, torque control, and state estimation).
  • Conduct technical reviews of supplier designs, processes, and quality systems; drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.
  • Generate and maintain technical specifications, test plans, validation reports, and design documentation.
  • Mentor junior engineers and serve as the primary technical authority on sensing for humanoid actuator programs.
Your Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Physics, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in precision sensing technologies, with significant exposure to position, force, and/or torque measurement in mechatronic or robotic systems.
  • Demonstrated experience developing or qualifying sensors for high-performance motion systems (robotics, aerospace, industrial automation, or medical devices).
  • Strong understanding of sensor physics and signal conditioning for magnetic, optical, capacitive, and strain-based sensing modalities.
  • Experience working with external suppliers on custom or semi-custom sensor development, including technical negotiations, design reviews, and production readiness.
  • Familiarity with actuator architectures (motors, harmonic/strain-wave or planetary gearing, and integrated electronics).
  • Hands-on experience with sensor characterization, calibration, and environmental testing.
  • Excellent technical communication skills and the ability to influence cross-functional and supplier teams.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the US. 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with sensing in humanoid or collaborative robots, or other high-DOF systems with tight packaging constraints.
  • Knowledge of torque and force sensing techniques suitable for series-elastic or quasi-direct-drive actuators.
  • Familiarity with real-time control interfaces, sensor fusion, and estimation techniques (e.g., observers, Kalman filtering) used in advanced motion control.
  • Experience with functional safety, reliability analysis (FMEDA, DFMEA), or automotive/aerospace quality standards.
  • Prior work involving EMI/EMC considerations for sensors collocated with high-power motor drives.
Our Offering
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and 401k eligible with up to 6% company match
  • Regular employee appreciation and company events
  • Please see all our benefit offerings at Schaeffler Benefits

As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.

Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application.

https://www.schaeffler.us/careers/

Your contact

Schaeffler Humanoids USA, LLC 

Kenneth R Cummings 

Schaeffler is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive equal employment opportunities and consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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