Senior Mechatronics Controls Engineer

About the role

Join us at Berkshire Grey to deliver best-in-class robotic automation solutions that solve real customer problems and deliver immediate value. Our Engineering team is seeking a talented professional for a product development role. The ideal candidate will have strong experience at all stages of the product development lifecycle from concept to long-term support as part of an integrated team of hardware and software engineers. We’re looking for self-starters who can turn unclear problems into practical solutions, thriving in a team of top talent.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or similar (e.g. Mechatronics, Computer, Mechanical, Robotics Engineering, Physics)
• Six or more years of related work experience in industries such as material handling, process automation, piece part automation or semiconductor industry
• Demonstrated experience bringing industrial automation systems into production and supporting them throughout their lifecycle

Skills

• Supporting functionally safe electromechanical systems compliant with harmonized risk assessment and hazard analysis standards
• PLC coding of automation systems for industrial control environments, ideally within Siemen’s TIA Portal using SCL, LAD, FBD
• Controls orchestration of motor driven roller (MDR) conveyor systems
• Design selection and integration of COTS sensors and drives into complex machinery such as photo-eyes, proximity sensors, barcode scanners
• Various motor architectures in the power range of 50W-3kW
• VFD Drives, robot arms
• Designing industrial communications networks and distributed I/O such as Ethernet-IP, Profinet, ASi and IO-Link
• Debug of complex devices using design documents, first principles analysis, and basic electrical tools (e.g. multimeters, oscilloscopes, thermal sensors)
• Good source control practices using git
• Exposure to CI/CD concepts and build automation
• Practical data analysis to drive engineering focus and debug
• API definition for control systems interface with higher level software
• Developing and maintaining electrical designs in AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI-powered robotic solutions that are transforming the supply chain and logistics industry
• A culture of innovation and collaboration, with a commitment to professional development and growth
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package