Mechatronics Engineer

Base pay range

$60.00/hr - $80.00/hr

Mechatronics Engineer

Redmond WA 98052

12 months

• Design & Prototyping:
  Contribute to the mechanical and electromechanical design of robotic components, including actuators, sensors, transmission systems, and test fixtures.
• System Integration:
  Hands on assistance in integrating hardware and software subsystems for robotic systems.
• Research & Development:
  Support the development and implementation of Client mechanisms, sensing strategies, and control algorithms.
• Testing & Validation:
  Design and build subsystem test fixtures, data acquisition, create test plans, perform tests, measure and analyze data, and refine design assumptions. Troubleshooting root‑cause of mechanical failures, implementing improved designs, testing effectiveness of change.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with researchers, software engineers, and external partners to iterate on designs and incorporate feedback.
• Documentation:
  Prepare technical reports and design documentation to share findings and support future development. Building and maintaining BOMs and as‑built configuration management.
• Perform Finite element analysis, static structural

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in mechanical design, robotics or mechatronics.
• Proficiency in CAD (Solid Works, NX), rapid prototyping, and mechanical design for robotics.
• Strong background in actuator selection, sensor integration (force, tactile, position), and embedded systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative research team.
• Experience in Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

• Master’s or PhD in Mechatronics, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Strong background in actuator selection, sensor integration (force, tactile, position), and embedded systems.
• Experience with real‑time control systems (C/C++, Python, ROS) and hardware‑software integration.

Mid‑Senior level

Contract

Design and Engineering

Robotics Engineering, Robot Manufacturing, and Engineering Services