Mechatronics Specialist/ Engineer (Robotics)

Hyphen Connect; City Of Bunbury; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyphen Connect in Bunbury, WA seeks a Mechatronics Specialist/Engineer to design and optimize electromechanical systems, including motor control and firmware development for robotics.

You will specify, test, and tune BLDC motors, harmonic drives, and tailored gearboxes, write C/C++ firmware for microcontrollers, and collaborate on motor cooling and EtherCAT/CAN communications.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of electromechanical systems and motor physics.
• Experience writing firmware in C/C++ for microcontrollers.
• Hands-on experience with EtherCAT and CAN bus protocols.

Responsibilities

• Specify, test, and tune BLDC motors, harmonic drives, and customized gearboxes.
• Design motor control firmware (FOC) for efficiency and torque density.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers on joint design and thermal management.

Skills

Electromechanical systems

Motor physics

C/C++ firmware

EtherCAT CAN protocols

Tools

Microcontrollers

Job description

As a Mechatronics Specialist/Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing and optimizing state-of-the-art electromechanical systems. Your expertise will drive the innovation of our motor designs and control systems, enhancing efficiency and performance.

Responsibilities:

• Specify, test, and tune BLDC motors, harmonic drives, and customized gearboxes.
• Design motor control firmware (FOC) for maximum efficiency and torque density.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers on joint design and thermal management.

Required Skills:

• Deep understanding of electromechanical systems and motor physics.
• Experience writing firmware in C/C++ for microcontrollers.
• Hands‑on experience with industrial communication protocols (EtherCAT, CAN bus).

Mechatronics Specialist/ Engineer (Robotics) • Bunbury, WA, AU