Mechatronics/Robotics Engineer

Center for Disability Services • Watervliet, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Disability Services, specifically its Health Innovations Incubator & Technology Center (HII Tech), is seeking a Mechatronics/Robotics Engineer. HII Tech is a hands-on hardware R&D lab focused on developing next-generation assistive and healthcare technology, including actuated wheelchair seating systems and other mechatronic devices aimed at improving the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced team environment where prototypes can transition from concept to patient impact quickly. The ideal candidate will be early-to-mid career, seeking significant ownership and a portfolio of real-world devices, with the company willing to invest in training the right individual.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical engineering, robotics or a related field
• Strong familiarity with electronic circuits, motor control, embedded cameras, PCB design, rapid prototyping, microcontroller programming and integration, simulation / testing, and LEDs
• 3+ years of experience in embedded systems, mechatronics or robotics prototyping
• Working knowledge of platforms such as Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or STM32
• Proficiency in Python and/or C/C++ for data analysis, statistical modeling, or process automation
• Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks, NX, CATIA) for EOAT collaboration and design review
• Familiarity with lab instrumentation and testing tools
• Strong troubleshooting instincts and clear documentation habits
• Willingness to work through ambiguity while keeping engineering rigor

Nice To Haves

• Experience with closed-loop control systems (PID, sensor feedback loops, actuator controls)
• Background spanning electrical, mechanical, and software domains
• Experience in rapid prototyping or product development environments
• Exposure to biomedical, assistive, or sensor-driven systems
• Familiarity with motor drivers, actuators, or motion control hardware
• Master's degree in related engineering field
• 3-5 years of hands-on experience

Responsibilities

• Design and build actuated mechatronic systems - motors, actuators, and sensor-driven feedback loops - for assistive and healthcare devices
• Develop embedded control software on platforms like Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and STM32
• Design, test and iterate on custom PCBs for sensor and actuation subsystems
• Integrate sensors (e.g. pressure, impedance, motion) with actuators to build closed-loop control systems
• Build programmable data acquisition, control and analysis workflows
• Support prototyping, debugging, and validation of electromechanical systems end to end
• Document designs and processes so work is reproducible across the team
• Collaborate closely with mechanical engineers, software developers, and clinical staff
• Take an electromechanical subsystem from scratch to a validated working prototype

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401K Retirement Option
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Early Access to Pay with RAIN
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level