Junior Mechatronics Engineer

What You'll be Doing • Design, prototype, and test ML-enabled robotic automation systems

• Develop system-level designs for cell controls using off-the-shelf hardware (I/O couplers, PLCs, sensors)

• Support pneumatic and electrical design, with guidance from senior engineers

• Work with domestic and offshore integration partners on the build and deployment of robotic cells

• Contribute to feasibility and cost analyses for new mechatronic systems

• Draft and maintain technical specifications

• Test and characterize electromechanical and optical systems

• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues to keep equipment ready for demos and development

Experience and Skills You'll Need • 1+ years of machine design or mechatronics experience in industry

• Strong SolidWorks skills, including building and maintaining multi-level assemblies and including modeling and creation of detailed drawings

• Understanding of design for manufacturing and assembly (DFM/DFA) principles

• Experience designing for 3D printing, sheet metal, CNC machining, and welding

• Experience specifying and integrating off-the-shelf controls hardware

• Comfort around machine tools, and the ability to fabricate prototypes in-house

• Experience working with outside partners or vendors on design, fabrication, assembly, or test

• Clear written and verbal communication, and a collaborative working style

• Willingness to learn and thrive in a fast-paced, small-team environment

• Ability to work on-site 4-5 days per week

• Ability to travel 20-30% of the time, including for installation and deployment of new projects

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required, OSARO will not provide H1B visa

Bonus if You Have • Experience managing multiple projects and priorities

• Scripting skills (Python or similar)

• Familiarity with motors, encoders, linear actuators, pneumatics, and sensors

• Detailed pneumatic or electrical design experience

• PLC programming or industrial controls experience

• Programming articulated industrial robots (Fanuc, KUKA, Yaskawa, etc.)

• Robot simulation experience (ROBOGUIDE or similar)

• End-of-arm tool design

• 2D/3D machine vision experience (Cognex, Datalogic, Keyence, Sick, or custom)