Mechatronics Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design and develop integrated electromechanical systems, including mechanical, electrical, controls, and software components
• Define system architectures, select components, and ensure proper integration of sensors, actuators, controls, and embedded systems
• Create mechanical design and drawings and system documentation to support development and manufacturing
• Ensure designs meet performance, reliability, safety, and regulatory requirements
• Develop, program, and debug control systems including robots, PLCs, and HMIs
• Integrate industrial hardware platforms, networks, and communication protocols into complete systems
• Configure and validate I/O devices, motion systems, and control logic for machine operation
• Support system-level integration across mechanical, electrical, and software domains
• Develop and execute test plans for prototypes, subsystems, and full systems to verify performance and compliance
• Support prototype builds, system bring-up, and validation activities in lab and production environments
• Participate in factory acceptance testing (FAT), field commissioning, and system startup
• Document results, identify issues, and drive corrective actions to closure
• Diagnose and resolve issues in electromechanical systems during development, production, and field operation
• Provide technical support to manufacturing, service, and customer teams
• Perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Support ongoing product maintenance, upgrades, and sustaining engineering activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, Mechanical, or Robotics Engineering, or a closely related field from an ABET-accredited program
• 5+ years of experience in design, development, and integration of electromechanical or automated systems in industrial environments
• Experience with industrial control systems (B&R Industrial Automation, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley) including PLC programming, HMI development, and system integration
• Proficiency in programming and software development including structured text and ladder logic
• Professional experience with C/C++ and Python is a plus
• Hands-on experience in system testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of automated equipment in production environments
• Experience with CAD tools (Solidworks, AutoCAD or equivalent) for electrical or mechanical design documentation
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills applied to complex electromechanical systems with the ability to work cross-functionally across engineering, manufacturing, and service team