Principal Mechatronics Engineer
Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Tue, Jul 14, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days
Job Summary
Owning the full lifecycle design and production of advanced robotic arms and end effectors, the full-time Principal Mechatronics Engineer will lead mechanical architecture development, set engineering standards, and mentor a team, with a focus on safety-critical systems in a hybrid/remote environment.
Key responsibilities
- Own the mechanical architecture of robotic manipulation systems from requirements definition through field release
- Define and maintain engineering standards for CAD, GD&T, and documentation across the mechanical team
- Lead design reviews and provide technical mentorship to junior mechanical engineers
Required qualifications
- 8+ years of experience with integrated hardware/software systems such as robotics or industrial automation
- BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline
- Demonstrated experience owning mechanical system architecture end-to-end
- Deep expertise in designing and documenting machined parts and assemblies with full GD&T
- Experience leading reliability programs including FMEA and root cause analysis
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