Mechatronics Engineer

Cynet Systems • Sunnyvale, CA

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About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Mechatronics Lead to support end-to-end New Product Introduction (NPI) Mechatronics activities for robotics platforms. This role spans from Engineering Validation Test (EVT), Design Validation Test (DVT), Production Validation Test (PVT) to Mass Production (MP) phases. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including R&D, mechanical, electrical, firmware, controls, and manufacturing. Key responsibilities include driving prototype builds, engineering validation, and design verification. You will integrate various robotics subsystems such as actuators, motors, servos, end effectors, and sensor modules, and support robotic assembly and bring-up activities. A significant part of the role involves verifying kinematics, motion performance, and overall system functionality. You will also develop and execute comprehensive test plans for functional validation, reliability, environmental testing, and performance & safety compliance, analyzing test failures and driving root cause investigations. The role requires creating validation reports and product readiness assessments, and partnering with firmware and hardware engineers on co-development. Collaboration with Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs) and Contract Manufacturers (CMs) on artifact review and planning improvements in design and production is also essential.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience as Mechatronics Lead for robotics, industrial, automotive, or consumer electronics.
• Ability to contribute to system-level electrical architecture (block diagrams, interface definitions, voltage domains) for multi-board robotic platforms spanning compute, motor control, sensing, and communication subsystems.
• Strong EE background and ability to review schematics produced by external design partners (ODMs, contract engineering firms), validating component selection and design trade-offs, and flagging misalignment with the system architecture.
• Experience in using CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA).
• Experience with robotic arms, mobile robots, humanoid robots, or warehouse automation systems.
• Knowledge of Robotics Operating System (ROS/ROS2).
• Experience with EtherCAT, CAN, CAN-FD, SPI, UART, I2C.
• Familiarity with industrial robotics safety standards.
• Experience in prototype assembly and system bring-up.
• Experience working with contract manufacturers and suppliers.
• Experience reviewing designs produced by external engineering teams or ODMs and providing technical feedback on component selection and design trade-offs.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end NPI Mechatronics activities for robotics platforms from EVT, DVT, PVT to MP phases.
• Collaborate with R&D, mechanical, electrical, firmware, controls, and manufacturing teams.
• Drive prototype builds, engineering validation, and design verification activities.
• Integrate Robotics subsystems including Actuators, Motors and servos, End effectors, and Sensor modules.
• Support robotic assembly and bring-up activities.
• Verify kinematics, motion performance, and system functionality.
• Develop and execute test plans for functional validation, reliability testing, environmental testing, and performance & safety compliance.
• Analyze test failures and drive root cause investigations.
• Create validation reports and product readiness assessments.
• Partner with firmware and Hardware engineers on hardware-software-mechanical co-development.
• Work with ODM/CM on review of artifacts and planning improvements in design and production.

What This Job Offers

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