Mechatronics Engineer

About Beagle Technology

Beagle Technology is an agricultural robotics company developing AI-powered harvesting solutions for the fresh produce industry. Our autonomous harvesting systems combine computer vision, robotics, mechanical engineering, electrical controls, and software to help growers improve productivity, improve harvest consistency, and address labor shortages.

As we continue expanding across North America and Australia, we're looking for a motivated Mechatronics Engineer to join our U.S. engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge agricultural robotics while collaborating closely with engineering teams and customers in both the United States and Australia.

About the Role

As a Mechatronics Engineer, you will support the deployment, testing, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of Beagle's autonomous harvesting systems. You'll work across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and software disciplines in both workshop and field environments.

This role is highly hands-on and ideal for someone who enjoys solving practical engineering challenges, working directly with customers, and seeing their engineering solutions operate in real agricultural environments.

You'll also play an important role in supporting Beagle's growing Australian operations through periodic international travel for customer deployments, engineering collaboration, training, and product development.

Key Responsibilities

Assemble, test, commission, and validate autonomous harvesting equipment

Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control system issues

Support customer deployments, equipment installations, and field demonstrations throughout the United States

Travel to Australia periodically to assist with product deployment, engineering support, customer training, and field validation

Perform preventative maintenance, calibration, and system optimization

Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams in the United States, Australia, and China

Document engineering changes, testing procedures, field reports, and service documentation

Assist with prototype development and continuous product improvement

Provide technical support during customer installations and field operations

Participate in product testing under varying environmental and field conditions

Qualifications Required

Bachelor's degree in one of the following:

Mechatronics Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Robotics Engineering

Automation Engineering

Or a related engineering discipline

0–3 years of engineering experience (new graduates are encouraged to apply)

Strong hands-on mechanical aptitude

Working knowledge of:

Electrical wiring

Sensors and actuators

PLCs or embedded control systems

Mechanical assemblies

Ability to read engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation

Comfortable using hand tools and power tools

Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with robotics, automation, or autonomous systems

Experience using CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)

Familiarity with hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Knowledge of CAN Bus communication

Experience with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or embedded systems

Agricultural equipment or heavy machinery experience is a plus

Experience working in outdoor or field environments is beneficial

Language Skills

Required

Fluent in English

Preferred

Mandarin Chinese language skills are highly desirable, as this role will collaborate frequently with members of Beagle's global engineering team in China.

Travel Requirements

This position includes both domestic and international travel.

The successful candidate should be:

Willing to travel approximately 20–40% as business needs require

Available for periodic travel throughout the United States to support customer installations, field testing, demonstrations, and service activities

Willing and able to travel internationally to Australia for engineering collaboration, customer support, product deployment, and training

Legally authorized to work in the United States

Able to obtain and maintain the necessary travel documentation, including an Australian visa (or other required entry authorization), for business travel

Travel schedules may range from short domestic trips to international assignments lasting one to three weeks.

What We Offer

Work on cutting-edge agricultural robotics and AI technology

International collaboration with engineering teams across the United States, Australia, and China

Opportunities for international travel and professional development

Hands-on experience spanning mechanical, electrical, software, and field engineering

Direct exposure to customer deployments and real-world agricultural operations

A collaborative, fast-paced startup environment where your work has immediate impact

Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career growth

Why Join Beagle?

At Beagle Technology, you'll help solve one of agriculture's biggest challenges - labor shortages - through practical, field-proven robotics. Your work won't stay in the lab; you'll collaborate directly with growers, deploy technology in commercial operations, and contribute to products that are transforming the future of harvesting.

If you're passionate about robotics, enjoy solving real-world engineering problems, and want to build technology that makes a measurable impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay: $85,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Work Location: In person