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Senior II/Staff Mechatronics Engineer

Alewife, Cambridge, MA💼 Full-time💰 $136,800–$136,800🗓 2026-08-06 → 2026-09-26

Core

Design, develop, and optimize early-stage electromechanical systems, robotics subassemblies, and lab instrumentation for scientific applications.

Role type

Senior II/Staff Mechatronics Engineer

Builds

Novel mechatronic solutions, proof-of-concept prototypes, and integrated automation frameworks for scientific instruments.

Domain

Robotics and Scientific Instrumentation

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Mechanical design, electrical design, control software development, C/C++, Python, microcontroller programming (STM-32, Arduino, Raspberry Pi), CAD (SolidWorks, Creo, Siemens NX), rapid prototyping, sensor/motor/drive integration, embedded communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN), version control (SolidWorks PDM, GitHub), troubleshooting and debugging.

Preferred skills

Custom PCB design, PLC systems, industrial protocols (EtherNet/IP, RS-232, OPC/UA, MQTT), vacuum systems, optical systems, semiconductor manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Develop mechanical, electrical, and control software solutions; collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve integration challenges; create rapid proof-of-concepts using 3D printing and repurposed parts; perform rigorous testing and debugging; maintain technical documentation and design drawings; integrate custom components with existing automation frameworks.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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