Mechatronics Engineer - Lab & Automation Systems
Core
Design, integrate, and deploy mechanical and mechatronic subsystems for lab and greenhouse automation to enable scalable plant genomics and agricultural operations.
Role type
Mid-level hands-on IC mechatronics engineer
Builds
Lab and greenhouse automation systems, robotic systems, and sensor-integrated mechanical platforms
Domain
Agriculture + Robotics + Mechatronics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Mechanical system assembly, robotics integration, sensor implementation, field deployment troubleshooting, cross-functional collaboration, technical documentation
Preferred skills
Agricultural systems experience, greenhouse operations knowledge, robotics frameworks, embedded systems, production environment support
Technologies
Motors, actuators, linear motion systems, force sensors, position sensors, imaging sensors, environmental sensors
Responsibilities
Design and assemble mechanical/mechatronic subsystems; support deployment and tuning of robotic systems; integrate and validate sensors; commission and maintain systems in field/lab; collaborate with biology/hardware/software teams; identify failure modes and improve designs; create mechanical drawings and test procedures
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC