Mechatronics Engineer

Smarter Alloys; Cambridge; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time position

Flexible 40 hrs/week with core hours 9

Extended Health Benefit

Professional development

Job summary

Smarter Alloys Inc. is seeking a Mechatronics Engineer to design, build and test electro-mechanical devices and implement automation across projects. You will own projects through design, prototyping, testing and production.

You will work independently yet communicate effectively with the team, applying hands-on experience with automation systems and SMA components from concept to implementation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics or related field.
• Experience automating control systems with sensors and instrumentation.
• Hands-on prototyping and debugging with lab equipment.
• Circuit design and analysis proficiency.
• Software programming in C, C++, Arduino, Python.
• DFM/ DFA mindset for design for manufacturing and assembly.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and test electromechanical devices using SMA tech.
• Integrate sensors, DAQ, and feedback control on prototypes.
• Develop automation systems and fixtures for equipment.
• Advance manufacturing methods for high-volume production.
• Design and set up circuits for project prototypes.
• Write software for test setups and prototypes.
• Support procurement and commissioning of equipment.
• Troubleshoot prototyping and design challenges.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate mechatronics.

Skills

Mechatronics design

Automation control

3D CAD design

Prototyping & debugging

Circuit design

Programming (C/C++, Arduino, Python)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics or related

Tools

AutoDesk Inventor

Autodesk Fusion 360

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

MPLAB

Altium Designer

Job description

As a Mechatronics Engineer at Smarter Alloys, your primary goal is to design, build and test electro-mechanical devices and implement automation across our various projects. We’re looking for someone who can truly own their projects and carry them independently all the way through design, prototyping, testing, and production. Specifically, we’re looking for someone with hands‑on experience building automation systems and electromechanical components from scratch and seeing them through concept to implementation.

You will have the freedom to work on your projects independently, while being responsive to the iterative nature of the work and communicating effectively with rest of the team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, build, and test electromechanical devices using programmable shape memory alloy (SMA) technology
• Design and integrate sensors, feedback control and data acquisition systems (DAQ) on lab prototypes, testing and manufacturing equipment
• Design and build automation systems, jigs, fixtures and setups for enhancement of new and existing equipment
• Develop advanced automated manufacturing methods and processes for high volume production
• Design and setup circuits and electronics for project prototypes
• Write and implement software programs for setups and project prototypes
• Support procurement and commissioning of equipment and components
• Troubleshoot open-ended problems in prototyping and design
• Solve problems of varying nature and complexity
• Assist in the development of novel SMA sensing techniques
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to integrate mechatronics in various SMA systems

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical or Systems Design Engineering
• Experience developing automation control through integration of sensors and instrumentation
• Advanced proficiency in 3D design tools such as AutoDesk suite (Inventor, Fusion, AutoCAD), SolidWorks, etc. with design for manufacturing & assembly (DFM/DFA) principles
• Hands‑on prototyping and debugging experience while using lab test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators, etc.)
• Experience with circuit design and analysis
• Proficiency in software programming (C, C++, Arduino, Python etc.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with hardware design (Schematic capture & PCB layout, Altium Designer)
• Experience with firmware/embedded development (MPLAB, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, etc.)
• Experience with data analysis software (Python, MATLAB, Octave etc.), database systems (SQL) and SCADA systems
• Experience with advanced mechanical design and Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Understanding of thermo‑fluids and heat transfer
• Strong background in materials science with experience in shape memory alloys
• Experience in an agile research and development environment

WHAT WE OFFER

• A full‑time, permanent position working in a state‑of‑the‑art facility
• Flexible work schedule (40 hrs/week) with core hours between 10:00am – 3:30pm
• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• Extended Health Benefit package
• Opportunities for professional development

About Smarter Alloys

Smarter Alloys is at the forefront of the smart materials revolution. With applications ranging from wearable technology to medical devices, our technology can be found across a wide range of industries, including medical/dental, automotive, energy harvesting, consumer electronics and sporting goods.

We are an innovative and fast‑moving company that is on the cutting edge of smart materials. We have aggressive growth goals and are looking for someone who can help us get there!

We strive to build a team that reflects the diversity of the community we work in and encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with disabilities.

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