Mechatronics/Robotics Engineer

Center for Disability Services•Watervliet, NY

6d•$85,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Disability Services, a leading provider of programs and services for individuals with disabilities for 80 years, is seeking a Mechatronics/Robotics Engineer for its Health Innovations Incubator & Technology Center (HII Tech). HII Tech is a hands-on hardware R&D lab focused on developing next-generation assistive and healthcare technology, including advanced wheelchair seating systems and other mechatronic devices. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced, small team environment where prototypes can quickly move from concept to real-world patient impact. The ideal candidate is an early-to-mid career professional eager for significant ownership and the chance to build impactful, shipped devices.

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 the 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