Mechatronics Engineer

Summary Seeking a hands-on Mechatronics Engineer to accelerate the development, prototyping, testing, and production implementation of industrial equipment and automation projects. Working under the direction of our engineering lead, this individual will transform product concepts, existing designs, and engineering requirements into working hardware and complete manufacturing documentation.This position combines mechanical design, electrical integration, component selection, manufacturing engineering, andpractical problem-solving.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and modify SolidWorks parts, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings.• Design fixtures, mechanisms, brackets, enclosures, and electromechanical assemblies.• Specify, evaluate, select, and integrate purchased components used in company products, including gear motors, pumps, electric motors, gearboxes, bearings, shafts, couplings, seals, tubing, valves, and related mechanical and electrical components.• Evaluate component performance, reliability, compatibility, availability, cost, and suitability for operating conditions.• Research alternative suppliers and equivalent components to improve product performance, reduce costs, andminimize supply-chain risks.• Develop component specifications and support testing and qualification of replacement parts.Integrate motors, sensors, switches, cameras, lighting, and electronic controls into mechanical systems.• Develop wiring diagrams and electrical documentation.• Assist with machine vision, inspection automation, and product testing systems.• Support integration of control electronics, microcontrollers, and PLC-based equipment as appropriate.Required Qualifications• Demonstrated proficiency with SolidWorks, including assemblies and manufacturing drawings.• Experience designing and building mechanical or electromechanical equipment.• Practical understanding of gear motors, pumps, power transmission components, electrical motors, sensors, and basic controls.• Experience selecting and specifying commercial components for integration into manufactured products.• Experience producing engineering BOMs and manufacturing documentation.• Familiarity with machining, sheet-metal fabrication, plastics, and mechanical assembly.• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.Preferred Qualifications• Industrial automation and machine vision.• PLCs, microcontrollers, and embedded controls.• Experience with small industrial equipment or OEM product development.• Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFM/DFA).• Test fixture design and quality automation.• Familiarity with Python or other programming languages.