Mechatronics Engineer | Robotics & Automation

Harvey Nash; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvey Nash Group is partnering with a rapidly growing Canadian robotics and AI company to hire a Mechatronics Engineer. The role encompasses solving multidisciplinary problems across robotics, automation, hardware, sensors, testing and software, bringing automation concepts into practical systems.

You will design, build and support robotic test cells, integrate sensors and actuators, create CAD designs in SolidWorks, and collaborate on PLC-controlled systems.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of mechatronics engineering experience.
• Experience working with physical products and systems.
• Hands-on exposure to robotics, automation equipment or similar industrial systems.
• PLC programming or industrial controls exposure.
• Python, C++ or scripting experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging.
• Experience using SolidWorks, Onshape or similar CAD tools.
• Sensor integration, instrumentation or testing experience.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and support robotic test cells, fixtures and proof-of-concept systems
• Integrate sensors, cameras, actuators and automation equipment into robotic platforms
• Create mechanical designs and fixtures using CAD tools like SolidWorks
• Support PLC controlled systems, controls integration and automation workflows
• Develop and execute test plans for robotic systems and hardware platforms
• Collect, analyze and document performance, validation and reliability data
• Investigate system failures and perform root-cause analysis across mechanical, electrical and software domains
• Integrate mechanical, electrical and software systems into functioning robotic, automation and test platforms
• Support hardware evaluation, environmental testing and system characterization efforts
• Work closely with robotics, software and hardware engineers on new product and prototype development

Skills

Mechatronics

Troubleshooting

Multidisciplinary skills

Python

C++

Scripting

CAD proficiency

Independent ownership

Tools

SolidWorks

Onshape

Job description

About the Opportunity

I'm supporting a rapidly growing Canadian robotics and AI company whose technology is being deployed by leading manufacturers across automotive and industrial automation environments.

The team is scaling quickly and looking for a Mechatronics Engineer who enjoys solving multidisciplinary problems across robotics, automation, hardware, sensors, testing and software.

This isn't a pure mechanical, electrical, controls, firmware or PLC role. It's a highly hands-on engineering position for someone who enjoys building systems, running experiments, troubleshooting hardware and helping bring automation concepts into reality.

What You'll Be Working On

• Design, build and support robotic test cells, fixtures and proof-of-concept systems
• Integrate sensors, cameras, actuators and automation equipment into robotic platforms
• Create mechanical designs and fixtures using CAD tools like SolidWorks
• Support PLC controlled systems, controls integration and automation workflows
• Develop and execute test plans for robotic systems and hardware platforms
• Collect, analyze and document performance, validation and reliability data
• Investigate system failures and perform root-cause analysis across mechanical, electrical and software domains
• Integrate mechanical, electrical and software systems into functioning robotic, automation and test platforms
• Support hardware evaluation, environmental testing and system characterization efforts
• Work closely with robotics, software and hardware engineers on new product and prototype development

Required Experience

• 3-5+ years of mechatronics engineering experience
• Experience working with physical products and systems
• Hands-on exposure to robotics, automation equipment or similar industrial systems
• PLC programming or industrial controls exposure
• Python, C++ or scripting experience
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging
• Experience using SolidWorks, Onshape or similar CAD tools
• Sensor integration, instrumentation or testing experience
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects

Nice to Have

• Robotics programming experience
• Machine vision or camera system experience
• Automated test equipment or validation experience
• Startup or small-team engineering experience
• Exposure to manufacturing, robotics or intelligent automation systems