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A Mechatronics Engineer combines skillsets common to mechanical engineering, electronics, computer engineering, telecommunications engineering, systems engineering and control engineering. Often focuses on projects where physical movability or use case flexibility is prioritized. Designs, tests, studies and inspects complex machines including cars, drones, industrial machinery and even automated submersibles.
$124,489 / year median in California
+6% projected growth
Job Description
About the role Lambda Robotics (YC F26) builds autonomous systems for physical infrastructure. As a Robotics Mechatronics Engineer, you'll design and integrate the mechanical, actuation, sensing, and electromechanical systems that allow our robots to operate reliably in the real world. What you'll do Design robot structures, mechanisms, actuator assemblies, sensor mounts, and protective enclosures. Integrate motors, gearboxes, bearings, sensors, and other electromechanical components. Take systems from CAD through prototyping, fabrication, assembly, wiring, bring-up, and field testing. Work closely with electrical engineers to integrate complete robotic systems. What we're looking for Currently pursuing or recently completed an undergraduate or master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related field. Strong fundamentals in mechanical design, machine elements, materials, and manufacturing processes. Experience with CAD, hands-on prototyping, machining, fabrication, or robot assembly. Familiarity with actuators, motors, sensors, wiring, and electromechanical system integration. A bias toward shipping, testing, and improving systems in the field. Technology n/a