Mechatronics Technician

Shadow Robot; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading robotics company is seeking an experienced Mechatronics Technician for a 6-month contract in North London. The role requires hands-on experience assembling, testing, and debugging robotic systems. Ideal candidates should possess commercial experience, strong documentation skills, and competence in soldering. This office-based position offers competitive pay and the opportunity to contribute to significant international projects. Graduates are not suitable, as extensive experience is required.

Benefits

Competitive PAYE rate

Collaborative engineering team

Innovative robotics hardware

Qualifications

• Commercial experience as a Mechatronics Technician or Engineer required.
• Experience in testing and debugging electronics is essential.
• Ability to assemble prototype electro-mechanical systems is a must.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and build prototype electro-mechanical robotic systems.
• Set up and run tests on components and systems.
• Maintain workshop equipment and document tests.

Skills

Commercial experience as a Mechatronics Technician

Experience in testing and debugging electronics

Competence in soldering

Ability to assemble prototype electro-mechanical systems

Strong documentation skills

Tools

Linux command line

MCAD/ECAD tools

Job description

Are you a skilled Mechatronics Technician passionate about robotics?

Do you thrive in and have at least a few years of commercial hands‑on experience building, testing, and debugging electro‑mechanical systems?

Ready to support a world‑class engineering team on cutting‑edge robotic systems?

Happy with a 6‑month contract on a super exciting project?

The Opportunity

Shadow Robot is a leading robotics company in North London, looking for a commercially experienced Mechatronics Technician for a 6‑month contract. This role is not for graduates as we need plenty of experience due to the nature of the project.

You’ll be the hands‑on support that enables senior engineers to focus on complex design challenges – assembling, testing, debugging, and documenting robotic systems as part of an important international project.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assembling and building prototype electro‑mechanical robotic systems
• Setting up and running tests on components and systems
• Debugging electronics and capturing data accurately
• Maintaining workshop equipment and development space
• Writing clear documentation for tests and processes
• Supporting senior engineers so they can focus on design and innovation

What You’ll Bring

• Commercial experience as a Mechatronics Technician or Engineer
• Experience in testing and debugging electronics
• Competence in soldering, including small wires and electronic components
• Ability to assemble prototype electro‑mechanical systems
• Strong documentation skills
• A structured approach to problem‑solving and data recording
• Based in London and able to work in the office 5 days a week

Nice to have:

PCB rework/surface mount experience, Linux command line, scripting/automation, MCAD/ECAD tools

What’s In It For You

• Work with genuinely innovative robotics hardware every day
• Be part of a collaborative, curious engineering team
• Competitive PAYE rate with potential for extension
• Contribute to a significant international project

Interested?

Please apply below and Helen at HFBAC will be in touch about the client and project and maybe have a chat about whether this is the right fit.

Please note:

This role is 100% office‑based in North London.

We cannot offer visa sponsorship.

This is not suitable for recent graduates – we need someone with commercial mechatronics experience.

Mechatronics Technician

6‑Month Contract | PAYE | London Office | £50,000 to £75,000 pro‑rata