Job Title: Senior Mechatronics Engineer (Product Design & Motion Control)
Salary: $105,000 - $135,000
Job Type: Direct Hire
Location: Beverly, MA 01915 (Onsite)
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About the Company
This company is a leading manufacturer of precision motion control products, including servo actuators, planetary gearsets, strain wave gearing, and integrated motion systems. They specialize in both standard and highly customized solutions for demanding industrial applications.
Position Summary
We are seeking a hands-on Mechatronics Engineer with strong product design experience to support the development of next-generation motion control systems.
This role is heavily focused on mechanical design and integration of electro-mechanical components, requiring deep experience in SolidWorks, GD&T, and industrial product development.
The ideal candidate has 4-8 years of experience designing and developing complex electro-mechanical products, along with hands-on experience working with actuators, motors, servo systems, and test equipment in a manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end product design and development of electro-mechanical systems from concept through production
- Design and integrate components including actuators, motors, servo drives, gears, bearings, sensors, connectors, and controllers
- Create detailed 3D CAD models and drawings in SolidWorks, including full documentation packages
- Apply GD&T principles to ensure manufacturability, quality, and proper tolerance stack-up
- Develop and execute test plans using electrical and mechanical test equipment to validate system performance
- Perform hands-on troubleshooting, validation, and failure analysis at component and system levels
- Generate test procedures, reports, and engineering documentation
- Collaborate with manufacturing, sourcing, and suppliers to support BOM creation, prototyping, and production readiness
- Support continuous improvement and refinement of engineering processes
- Contribute to technical problem-solving across projects and mentor junior engineers as needed
Required Qualifications & Skills (Must-Have)
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
- 4-8 years of experience in industrial product design and development (REQUIRED)
- Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks with significant daily usage (REQUIRED)
- Strong working knowledge of GD&T (REQUIRED)
- Proven experience designing electro-mechanical systems in a manufacturing environment
- Hands-on experience with:
- Actuators, motors, servo drives
- Gears, bearings, connectors, and sensors
- Controllers and motion systems
- Experience using electrical/mechanical test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, etc.)
- Strong design-for-manufacturing (DFM) and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience commissioning or tuning servo drive systems
- Familiarity with motion control platforms (e.g., Copley, Elmo, Mitsubishi, Yaskawa, Siemens, Bosch Rexroth, Allen-Bradley)
- Experience with EtherCAT , CANopen , or similar industrial networks
- Programming experience (Python, LabVIEW)
- Experience with PCBAs or embedded systems integration
- Background in robotics or automated machinery
Core Competencies
- Strong ownership of design and development work
- Detail-oriented with a focus on precision and quality
- Ability to balance hands-on engineering and documentation
- Effective communicator across engineering, manufacturing, and leadership teams
- Capable of managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Work Environment
This role operates in a hands-on engineering environment, including office, lab, and manufacturing floor exposure. Candidates must be comfortable working with hardware, test equipment, and prototype systems.
Important Note to Candidates
This role requires strong hands-on design experience, particularly in:
- SolidWorks (extensive use)
- GD&T
- Electro-mechanical product development
Candidates without these core requirements will not be considered.
The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.
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