Mechatronics Engineer – Hardware Development

A growing robotics technology company is looking for a hands-on Mechatronics / Robotics Engineer to help develop hardware used in robotic systems and experimental platforms.

This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy building real hardware, rapid prototyping, and working across mechanical design, electronics, and robotics systems.

You will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to turn ideas into working prototypes and test systems.

This position is available on a freelance basis for up to 6 months

Key Responsibilities

• Design and prototype mechanical and electromechanical systems

• Create CAD models and rapid prototypes using 3D printing

• Prepare designs for CNC machining and external fabrication

• Integrate sensors, actuators, cameras, and embedded hardware

• Assemble and test robotic hardware and prototype systems

• Evaluate and integrate commercial hardware components

• Support testing, experiments, and development activities

• Collaborate with engineering teams across mechanical, robotics, and software

• Document designs and improvements

Requirements

• Degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or similar

• Experience with CAD tools (SolidWorks or similar)

• Practical experience with rapid prototyping or 3D printing

• Experience integrating sensors, actuators, or embedded systems

• Comfortable building and testing physical hardware prototypes

• Basic programming knowledge (Python or C++)

Why Apply

• Work on cutting-edge robotics hardware

• Highly hands-on engineering role

• Opportunity to contribute to advanced robotics development

• Collaborative engineering environment