Mechatronics Research Engineer Yadonai LLC Gainesville, FL Job Details Full-time $65,000 a year 10 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Laboratory experiment design Electro-mechanical components Engineering development testing Outdoor work experience Research and development in electrical engineering Design of experiments System performance optimization Electronic sensors Physiology knowledge Robotics engineering Research project design Mechatronics engineering Electrical motors Field research System testing Prototype creation Proportional, integral & derivative (PID) control loop tuning FEA Data-driven problem-solving Motor control equipment Automation system design Research & development Prototypes Sensors Mechanical knowledge Structural analysis tools Field engineering Cross-functional communication Full Job Description Company Description Yadonai AgTech is is an agricultural robotics and automation company. We are building a team of researchers and engineers pushing the boundaries of intelligent, automation-driven solutions for specialty crop management. As an early-stage company, we are focused entirely on advancing our core technology, with a recent

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Phase I award. Over the next five years, Yadonai aims to become a leader in precision agricultural robotics technologies for high-value tree crops and forestry applications, advancing sustainability, input efficiency, and labor savings in crop production. Joining Yadonai means playing a foundational role on a mission-driven team building novel mechatronic systems from the ground up. Role Description We are seeking a motivated, hands-on Mechatronics Research Engineer to serve as a technical contributor on our 12-month

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Phase I project. This role involves designing, building, and installing electromechanical hardware, fluidics, and control systems, as well as conducting field validation experiments. The Mechatronics Research Engineer will document designs, test procedures, and results, and support the transition from lab prototype to pilot deployment. Within our startup environment, one will have the opportunity to grow alongside the company, with the potential to take on greater technical and leadership responsibility as we advance toward Phase II and beyond. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience. Experience in Research and Development (R D), including experimental design, prototyping, and data-driven iteration. 2-5 years of hands-on electromechanical prototyping experience Experience with linear actuators or voice coil / Lorentz-force motors Demonstrated closed-loop feedback control design (PID, PD, or equivalent) Proficiency in LabVIEW or MATLAB/Simulink with real-time hardware Experience with NI DAQ hardware (cRIO, myRIO, USB-DAQ, or equivalent) Hands-on electronics skills, including circuit wiring, amplifier interfacing, sensor integration Proficiency with CAD (Solid Edge, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or equivalent), simulation tools, and electronics design is highly beneficial FEA of mechanical components Ability to work independently and manage concurrent tasks Ability to work on-site in a lab and field environment, including occasional work outdoors for field testing. Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate in a small, multidisciplinary team. Strong foundation in Computer Science and Algorithms for implementing control logic, data processing, and system optimization. Solid understanding of Physics as applied to mechanical systems, fluid dynamics, and sensor/actuator behavior. Hands-on experience with prototyping tools, lab equipment, and testing mechatronic or robotic systems. Preferred Qualifications Master's or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechatronics Experience with high-pressure fluid delivery or ballistic actuator systems Familiarity with experimental design and statistical analysis (ANOVA, regression) Experience with FEA software (ANSYS, Abaqus, or SolidWorks Simulation) Prior work in a startup, fast-paced industry environment, or research lab environment Knowledge of wood anatomy, plant physiology, or agricultural systems Experience with embedded microcontroller programming (C/C++, Arduino, or similar)

Pay:

$65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person