Mechatronics and Manufacturing Automation Engineer

Elve Inc • Davis, CA

8h

About The Position

This role owns the design, build, and deployment of physical automation systems across manufacturing and test operations. The Automation & Mechatronics Engineer will develop fixtures, tooling, robotics, and automated workcells that increase throughput, speed, consistency, and safety.
This is a hands-on role requiring comfort with hardware, controls, and iterative deployment in a live manufacturing environment. You can expect a split between design, coding, hands-on hardware assembly, implementation, validation, and hands-on hardware debugging.

Requirements

• Proven experience in mechatronics, robotics, or automation engineering for manufacturing processes
• Experience with design, training, and deployment of robotics, sensors, actuators, and control systems
• Hands-on experience deploying automation in manufacturing or test environments
• Ability to independently design, build, and debug physical systems
• Python programming
• Proven knowledge and experience deploying IoT systems in production environments

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years of experience in relevant roles in a commercial setting
• Experience with industrial robotics, AI-driven robotics, or vision systems
• Familiarity with Solidworks and GD&T
• Familiarity with discrete manufacturing
• Experience working in fast-moving venture-backed companies

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automated manufacturing and test equipment (robotics, fixtures, tooling, workcells), including robotic systems and IoT logging to improve throughput and reduce manual labor
• Collaborate with manufacturing, test, and quality teams to define automation requirements and perform safety and function validation
• Troubleshoot and improve existing automation systems for reliability and maintainability
• Develop and maintain documentation for automation systems including SOPs and maintenance procedures

Benefits

• Health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Vacation
• A taste of the start-up life
• Exposure to cutting-edge technology in vacuum electronics, materials science, and additive manufacturing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed