Electromechanical / Mechatronics Engineer

Only US Citizen/GC Holder

Job Title: Mechatronics Engineer

Location: West Lafayette, IN

Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Salary: Depending upon experience

We are seeking an Mechatronics Engineer to join an innovative engineering team developing next-generation scientific instruments. This role combines robotics, fluidics, embedded electronics, firmware, and mechanical design to create advanced electromechanical systems.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys hands-on product development and working across multiple engineering disciplines within a collaborative startup environment.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and improve electromechanical systems for scientific instrumentation.

Develop and maintain robotic and fluidic subsystems.

Design and prototype electronic circuits using microcontrollers, sensors, motor drivers, and control electronics.

Develop and maintain real-time embedded control firmware.

Perform hardware assembly, integration, testing, debugging, and validation.

Improve product performance, manufacturability, and system reliability.

Integrate electromechanical hardware with optical systems.

Participate in design reviews and contribute innovative engineering solutions.

Collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, firmware, and systems engineers.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related discipline.

4+ years of product development experience involving electromechanical systems.

Strong understanding of robotics, motion control, sensors, actuators, and electromechanical design.

Experience designing electronic hardware including:

Microcontrollers

Sensors

Stepper motor drivers

Power and control electronics

Experience with 3D CAD modeling and rapid prototyping.

Hands-on fabrication experience using machine shop tools such as milling machines, lathes, drills, or sheet metal equipment.

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Comfortable working in a fast-paced engineering environment with evolving priorities.

Experience with any of the following is a plus, but is not required:

Fluidics

Robotics

Scientific instrumentation

Optical systems

Photonics

Embedded firmware

FPGA development

Physical simulation (thermal, fluid, electromagnetic)