Role: Senior Mechatronics Engineer – Application R&D

Location: New York, NY (Onsite)

Our client is an early-stage industrial robotics company building AI-powered systems that operate in real-world environments. Their platform focuses on automating mission-critical warehouse workflows, starting with e-commerce order packaging, with robots already deployed in live production settings.

The company is rapidly scaling from initial deployments to broader adoption, leveraging real-world data to continuously improve performance. Operating in a fast-moving and high-growth space, they are focused on building highly capable, production-ready robotic systems that deliver measurable impact for customers.

Position Overview:

They are seeking a Senior Mechatronics Engineer to lead application-focused R&D efforts, specifically around robot tooling and end effectors used in live warehouse environments. This role sits at the intersection of hardware, software, and real-world deployment, with a strong emphasis on rapid iteration and customer-driven development.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, prototype, and deploy new capabilities, ensuring systems meet real performance requirements while scaling across deployments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and deploy robot tooling and end effectors to expand system capabilities
• Collaborate with field teams to optimize robot performance against real-world customer metrics
• Lead rapid prototyping cycles — build, test, iterate, and refine designs quickly
• Make build-vs-buy decisions for components and subsystems
• Develop both off-the-shelf integrations and custom hardware where needed
• Partner with engineering teams to ensure compatibility with autonomy systems and scalability across deployments
• Work hands-on across mechanical, electrical, and software components

Qualifications:

✅ You likely fit if you:

• Have multiple years of experience in robotics or mechatronics engineering
• Are comfortable working across the full hardware stack (mechanical, electrical, and software integration)
• Have experience with 3D design, rapid prototyping, and design for manufacturing
• Can build and debug systems hands-on (mechanical assembly, electrical work, component testing)
• Have experience sourcing and evaluating components such as motors, sensors, or materials
• Are capable of integrating hardware systems with code
• Thrive in fast-paced, high-autonomy environments and can operate with minimal oversight
• Are highly problem-driven and enjoy tackling complex technical challenges
• Can communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and internal teams
• Are open to travel for customer and supplier engagements

❌ This role is not for you if:

• Prefer highly structured environments with clearly defined scope and minimal ambiguity
• Are not comfortable working hands-on across multiple engineering disciplines
• Prefer purely theoretical or non-deployment-focused work
• Require close day-to-day direction or micromanagement

What they offer:

• Base salary: $150k – $225k
• Equity package
• Benefits (health and standard coverage)
• Opportunity to work on real-world deployed robotic systems
• High-impact role with direct ownership over product capabilities
• Fast-paced, execution-driven environment with strong growth potential

Interested?

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