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.
Senior Design Lead HCLTech - 3.7 Santa Clara, CA Job Details From $148,000 a year 7 hours ago Qualifications Communication with suppliers Inter-Integrated Circuit (I2C) protocol Controller area network (CAN) bus Mechanical assembly Supplier management experience CAD design (engineering design task) Electrical schematic reading and interpretation Universal asynchronous receiver-transmitter (UART) protocol System design for system development Mechatronics engineering Electrical robotics implementation Prototype creation Electrical layout diagram interpretation Serial peripheral interface (SPI) protocol Motor control equipment Design of individual components Prototypes Mechanical knowledge Electronic component selection Full Job Description Santa Clara, California Job Summary Role Summary We are seeking a highly motivated Mechatronics Engineer to support robotics mechanics development within Industrial Robotics Group. You will work at the intersection of mechanical, electrical, controls, firmware, and system integration teams to ensure successful development, validation, and deployment of advanced robotic systems. Key Responsibilities Key Responsibilities Support end-to-end NPI Mechatronics activities for robotics platforms from
EVT, DVT, PVT
to MP phases. Collaborate with R D, mechanical, electrical, firmware, controls, and manufacturing teams. Drive prototype builds, engineering validation, and design verification activities. Integrate Robotics subsystems including- Actuators, Motors and servos, End effectors, Sensor modules Support robotic assembly and bring-up activities. Verify kinematics, motion performance, and system functionality. Develop and execute test plans for - Functional validation, Reliability testing, Environmental testing, performance & safety compliance Analyze test failures and drive root cause investigations. Create validation reports and product readiness assessments. Partner with firmware and Hardware engineers on hardware-software-Mechanical co-development Work with ODM/CM on review of artifacts and planning improvements in design and production Skill Requirements Required Qualifications 8+ years of experience as Mechatronics Lead for robotics, industrial, automotive, or consumer electronics Able to contribute to system-level electrical architecture (block diagrams, interface definitions, voltage domains) for multi-board robotic platforms spanning compute, motor control, sensing, and communication subsystems Strong EE background and Able to review schematics produced by external design partners (ODMs, contract engineering firms), validating component selection and design trade-offs, and flagging misalignment with the system architecture Experience in using CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA) Experience with robotic arms, mobile robots, humanoid robots, or warehouse automation systems. Knowledge of Robotics Operating System (ROS/ROS2). Experience with Ether
CAT, CAN, CAN-FD, SPI, UART, I2C.
Familiarity with industrial robotics safety standards. Experience in prototype assembly and system bring-up. Experience working with contract manufacturers and suppliers. Experience reviewing designs produced by external engineering teams or ODMs an dproviding technical feedback on component selection and design trade-offs Other Requirements Maximum Salary (US): 148000 Minimum Salary (US): 78000 #body.unify div.unify-button-container .