Mechatronics Engineer

Expected compensation: 70.00 - 75.00 USD Per Hour HireArt is helping our client find a Mechatronics Engineer to support the integration, testing, and troubleshooting of complex electromechanical systems in a hands-on hardware development lab. In this role, you'll work across mechanical, electrical, and firmware systems to build, integrate, and bring up functional hardware. You'll participate in the full hardware development lifecycle, from design and component sourcing through assembly, testing, and iterative improvements. Your builds, demonstrations, and technical work will also contribute to training AI systems to better understand hands-on physical tasks. The ideal candidate brings practical mechatronics experience, strong cross-disciplinary troubleshooting skills, and the ability to independently work through complex hardware integration challenges. As a Mechatronics Engineer, You'll Integrate mechanical, electrical, and firmware components into functional hardware systems and subsystems. Support initial system power-up, firmware flashing, and configuration in collaboration with the hardware team. Diagnose and troubleshoot issues spanning mechanical, electrical, and firmware systems. Use Linux and Python to operate, test, and validate hardware systems at the bench. Use standard hand tools, multimeters, oscilloscopes, bench power supplies, and firmware flashing tools to support system assembly and troubleshooting. Review written and on-screen work instructions, identify inaccuracies, and provide feedback to improve technical documentation. Requirements 2+ years of hands-on experience with mechatronics or electromechanical systemsExperience building and bringing up complete electromechanical systems, including firmware integrationWorking knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, with the ability to troubleshoot across both disciplinesProficiency with Linux and Python for hardware testing, operation, and troubleshootingExperience using common hardware development and diagnostic tools, including hand tools, multimeters, oscilloscopes, bench power supplies, and firmware flashing tools Bonus Qualifications Experience with motor tuningExperience building actuated mechanisms or mobile platforms Benefits Pre-tax commuter benefits Employer (HireArt) subsidized healthcare benefits (eligibility begins on the first of the month following 60 days of service)Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costsHireArt covers all costs for short- and long-term disability and life insurance401k package Commitment: This is a full-time, 6-month contract position (with the possibility of extension) staffed via HireArt. It will be onsite and available to candidates who are local to the Mission District, San Francisco, CA area. HireArt values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas or employ corp-to-corp.