Mechatronics Engineer

Position Summary

The Mechatronics Engineer works closely with senior engineers and cross‑functional teams to support the design, documentation, testing, and continuous improvement of custom laboratory automation systems. This role is responsible for creating and maintaining 2D/3D mechanical designs, electrical drawings, BOMs, and engineering documentation, while also supporting production, testing, installation, troubleshooting, and R&D activities, including maintenance of in‑house test equipment. The position is highly hands‑on, documentation‑focused, and requires strong Solid Works experience and a solid understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.

The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, eager to learn, communicates effectively, takes ownership of their work, and thrives in a collaborative engineering environment. Occasional travel is required to support customer installations and field service activities.

• Create, revise, and maintain 2D/3D Solid Works models, assemblies, manufacturing drawings, electrical schematics, BOMs, and related engineering documentation for custom automation equipment.
• Support senior engineers with product development, design revisions, R&D projects, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring accurate documentation and data management within Solid Works PDM.
• Assist with assembly, testing, debugging, validation, and troubleshooting of automation systems, including maintenance and upgrades of in‑house test equipment and test benches.
• Support production teams by resolving engineering issues, implementing design improvements, and ensuring designs meet customer and project requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, software, robotics, manufacturing, and build teams to execute projects and communicate technical updates effectively.
• Interpret engineering requirements, specifications, and customer needs to develop practical design solutions.
• Generate and revise production BOMs and support procurement activities as needed.
• Travel to customer sites to support installations, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities.
• Communicate technical issues, project updates, and improvement opportunities clearly and professionally.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary company and customer information.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related field, with 2+ years of experience in mechanical design, automation, robotics, or machine‑building environments.
• Proficiency with Solid Works for 2D and 3D design, including manufacturing drawings, assemblies, BOMs, and revision control.
• Working knowledge of ISO dimensioning standards, GD&T, tolerances, fits, clearances, surface finishes, and machine design principles.
• Basic understanding of robotics, automation systems, electrical schematics, pneumatic and electric actuators, and motion control components.
• Hands‑on experience with mechanical assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and production support in a manufacturing or automation environment.
• Strong problem‑solving, documentation, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

• Experience with manual machining.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, lift and carry items up to 50 pounds, climb stairs, balance, stoop, and/or kneel. The work environment may be minimal to high in noise level. Safe work practices are required in accordance with OSHA regulations and company safety protocols.

This is a full‑time, exempt salaried position. The ability to work more than 40 hours per week or on weekends may be required; overtime will not be paid for hours worked over 40 hours per week.

Yes, as needed.

It is the policy of Addtronics, LLC to provide equal employment opportunities to all persons. In accordance with anti‑discrimination laws, this policy sets forth the company’s commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations.