As a Mechatronics Engineer at Wavemaker Labs, your core application competencies in Electrical-Mechanical Systems Design will allow you to shine. You will work with our talented team members to contribute to our innovative product development accelerator.

Job Type: Full-Time 

Essential Responsibilities: 

• Work as a key technical individual contributor and technical leader.

• Work with the local and global business, product, and R&D teams to define mechatronic system requirements. Convert voice of customer and use case definition into technical product development requirements. 

• Work with our collaborators, vendors, and members to design and implement electrical-mechanical systems, including but not limited to the mechatronic design of the robot base, body, manipulator, sensors, actuators, grippers, connectors, power supply.

• Test and debug overall systems ensuring performance of the hardware and the embedded software. 

• Manage relationships with our key external vendors. 

• Work as an internal expert across all WAVEMAKER LABS portfolio companies.

• Build connections and collaborations with industrial partners and academic institutions (as needed).

• Domestic and international travel may be required for internal meetings, external technical meetings, conferences, and partner discussions. 

Basic Qualifications/Requirements: 

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, and/or Electrical Engineering, and/or other relevant educational background.  Bachelors or Masters (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering preferred.

• Proficient in one or several major mechatronic and SOC design software, including SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Altium Designer, PowerPCB, ORCAD, Xilinx, Altera, etc., with hands-on skills.

• Proficient in using mainstream micro controllers and SOC devices for robotic control, signal processing, and communication systems.

• Experience in system integration and testing of mechatronic systems and the overall robotic hardware systems.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Self-motivated and passionate about robotics and AI. 

• Opportunistic, problem-solving attitude and work demeanor.

• Willing to work at different locations when/if necessary.

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ or more years of industrial experience in successfully developing real robotic systems. 

• In-depth expertise with technical elements relevant to robot hardware design with both system-level thinking and component-level development. 

• Passionate about exploring and implementing innovative ideas and concepts.

• Familiar with building embedded robotic platforms and implementing hardware related embedded software on micro controllers.

• Customer engagement with solid skills of strategically thinking, business development, and excellent execution to meet business requirements and deadlines.

• Work both independently, with other team members, and lead teams in a dynamic, and fast-paced environment.

Wavemaker Labs is a product development accelerator. We are a diverse team of innovators, builders and entrepreneurs, developing advanced technologies for practical use in robotics, automation and mobility… to name a few. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.