Engineer II / Senior Mechatronics Engineer, Hardware & Controls Engineering

Lila Sciences•Cambridge, MA

About The Position

Lila Sciences is seeking a Mechatronics Engineer II to join our Advanced Engineering Team to design, develop, and optimize electromechanical systems. This role bridges hardware, software, electrical, and controls to deliver intuitive, high-performance automated solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering
3-5 years of relevant experience
Experience with HMI development platforms
Proficiency with version control systems, especially Git & Github.
Proficiency with C/C++ and Python, or similar languages
Experience with microcontrollers (STM-32, Arduino, Raspberry Pi)
Experience with rapid prototyping techniques
Experience specifying and integrating sensors, motors, drives
Understanding of analog signal types (4-20mA, 0-10V) and discrete I/O
Thrives in a hands-on prototype heavy environment
Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills

Nice To Haves

Understanding of machine states, control theory and PID tuning
Experience or familiarity with PLC based systems
Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, RS-232, OPC/UA, MQTT)
Experience or familiarity with CAD software (Solidworks, Creo, Siemens NX)
Experience working directly with end-users to develop requirements

Responsibilities

Write control software to coordinate sensors, actuators, and motion systems into cohesive automated solutions
Develop HMI/GUI interfaces for operator interaction and system monitoring
Prototype and build test jigs and fixtures to de-risk designs and optimize system performance
Program and tune servo drives, actuators, and sensor feedback loops
Create control algorithms and logic for automated equipment
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams