Mechatronics Engineer

Job Description

The Mechatronics Engineer designs, develops, and commissions automated mechanical and control systems, taking equipment from concept through design, fabrication, programming, testing, and installation. This role combines mechanical design, PLC/HMI programming, and hands-on work with industrial equipment to create and improve automated machinery and purification systems in a fast-growing startup environment.

Responsibilities

+ Design mechanical equipment, assemblies, frames, piping layouts, and components using Solid Works.

+ Develop and maintain detailed engineering drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and manufacturing documentation for new and existing equipment.

+ Design and modify automated process equipment and purification systems to meet performance and reliability requirements.

+ Develop, program, and troubleshoot PLC programs, ensuring robust and reliable control logic.

+ Develop and modify HMI interfaces to provide intuitive operator controls and clear system feedback.

+ Integrate pumps, valves, motors, VFDs, sensors, transmitters, and other instrumentation into complete systems.

+ Develop equipment operating sequences, alarms, interlocks, and control logic to ensure safe and efficient operation.

+ Read, interpret, and create P&IDs and electrical/control schematics for complex automated systems.

+ Select appropriate mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation components based on application requirements.

+ Work directly with manufacturing technicians during equipment assembly, providing technical guidance and support.

+ Perform system startup, testing, debugging, and factory acceptance testing to validate equipment performance.

+ Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and controls issues, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.

+ Support installation and commissioning of equipment at customer facilities, ensuring smooth startup and handover.

+ Improve and standardize existing equipment designs to create configurable and repeatable platforms.

+ Participate in new product and system development, contributing ideas and technical expertise.

+ Work collaboratively with customers, vendors, technicians, and other engineers to solve technical problems and refine solutions.

+ Dig into complex problems to determine why issues occur and drive resolution to the root cause.

+ Build and prototype systems hands-on, validating designs and making iterative improvements.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

+ 3-7+ years of experience designing or developing automated equipment.

+ Experience designing mechanical equipment using Solid Works, including frames, assemblies, and piping layouts.

+ Strong PLC programming or troubleshooting experience, with the ability to debug and resolve logic issues.

+ Understanding of industrial automation and control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, and related hardware.

+ Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and electrical schematics.

+ Experience working with sensors, instrumentation, motors, valves, pumps, and other industrial components.

+ Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, with a focus on root-cause analysis.

+ Hands-on ability to build, assemble, and prototype systems, not just design from a desk.

+ Ability to independently solve technical problems and take ownership of projects from concept to commissioning.

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Experience with PLC/HMI platforms such as Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, Automation Direct, or similar.

+ Experience working with VFDs, analog instrumentation, digital I/O, communications, and industrial networking.

+ Experience in automated machinery and industrial equipment design and development.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience working for an OEM, machine builder, or systems integrator.

+ Experience taking equipment from concept through design, fabrication, programming, testing, and commissioning.

+ Experience developing standardized or configurable equipment platforms.

+ Strong understanding of BOMs and BOM…