Staff Mechatronics Engineer
Leads mechatronic architecture and system integration for high-precision robotic manufacturing machines, from prototyping through production. Requires 8+ years of machine-building experience, advanced robotics and motion-control expertise, and an engineering degree.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Own the mechatronic architecture for a family of special-purpose manufacturing machines, including actuation, sensing, motion control, build-versus-buy decisions, and subsystem partitioning.
- Architect and integrate precision robotic hardware, actuators, sensors, and electromechanical subsystems for micron-level manufacturing reliability.
- Apply additive manufacturing and subtractive processes, including 3D printing, milling, grinding, and polishing, to high-precision machine design.
- Establish design and validation standards, including design reviews, tolerance and error-budget analysis, FMEA, and test and validation practices.
- Lead rapid prototyping, structural and thermal analysis, performance testing, and failure-mode analysis.
- Integrate mechanical, electrical, firmware, and software systems and optimize system dynamics.
- Provide technical direction for the long-term automation roadmap, mentor engineers, and influence cross-functional teams.
- Travel approximately 20% to suppliers, manufacturing sites, and testing facilities.
Requirements
- 8+ years of machine-building experience in hardware, mechatronics, or robotics engineering, focused on system-level architecture for production systems.
- Experience architecting at least one complex electromechanical system from concept through production ramp, including addressing field issues and implementing improvements.
- B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, or Robotics Engineering.
- Technical leadership without formal authority, including setting direction across teams and mentoring engineers.
- Expert proficiency with 3D CAD modeling and broad fabrication and manufacturing processes.
- Expert knowledge of robotic kinematics, dynamics, actuation systems, and simulation tools.
- Hands-on experience with sensor integration, embedded systems, and manufacturing design execution.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, self-management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience as a systems or mechanical engineer at an automation system integrator or OEM delivering turnkey automated solutions.
- Waveform tuning, custom PLC programming with Beckhoff/TwinCAT, or high-performance motion controllers such as ACS or Elmo.
- Laser interferometry, high-resolution optical encoders, and sub-micron calibration techniques.
- Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) and 3D vision system integration.
- Advanced FEA/CFD for thermal and vibration analysis of high-speed robotic linkages and spindles.
- Design or qualification of brushless motors, linear actuators, or robotic end-effectors.
- Knowledge of ISO 10218 or ISO 13482 robotic safety standards.
Compensation and Benefits
- Annual salary range: $183,600–$222,500.
- Benefits may include healthcare, dental, mental health support, parental planning resources, retirement savings options, and paid time off.
Skills
Mechatronics, Robotics, Motion Control, Actuators, Sensors, 3D Cad, Robotic Kinematics, Robotic Dynamics, Embedded Systems, Fmea, Fea/Cfd, Plc Programming, Twincat, Optical Encoders, 3D Vision
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