Robotics Hardware & Mechatronics Engineer Build Real Robots

Imitation Machines; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Imitation Machines in Sydney, Australia, is seeking a mid-level hardware-robotics engineer to support on-site robot integration, set up hardware experiments, and maintain our in-house fleet of robotic units. The role focuses on hands-on mechatronics work on physical robots, with software-hardware integration and rapid prototyping using 3D printing and embedded systems.

Join a software-first company applying imitation learning and robotics to real-world applications across industries, robot

Qualifications

• Background in mechatronics, robotics, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with robot hardware assembly, integration, and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in electromechanical systems.
• Comfortable with rapid prototyping — 3D printing, laser cutting, etc.
• Familiarity with microcontrollers and embedded systems.
• Experience working with robot middleware like ROS.
• Ability to design and interpret mechanical CAD.
• Software development skills for hardware-software integration.
• A practical, hands-on mindset.

Skills

Robot hardware assembly

Robot integration

Troubleshooting

Electromechanical systems

Rapid prototyping

Embedded systems

ROS

Mechanical CAD

Software integration

Hands-on mindset

Education

Mechatronics / Robotics / Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

3D printing

Laser cutting

ROS middleware

Job description

Imitation Machines in Sydney, Australia, is seeking a mid-level hardware-robotics engineer to support on-site robot integration, set up hardware experiments, and maintain our in-house fleet of robotic units. The role focuses on hands-on mechatronics work on physical robots, with software-hardware integration and rapid prototyping using 3D printing and embedded systems.

Join a software-first company applying imitation learning and robotics to real-world applications across industries, robot