Senior Mechatronics Engineer - Autonomous Systems

ProFound People Pty Ltd; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 89,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

ProFound People Pty Ltd in Wellington is seeking a Senior Mechatronics Engineer to integrate the mechanical, electrical and software elements of an autonomous platform. You will own the electro-mechanical interface, drive-system selection, sensor integration and control loop tuning across hardware and software teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on build, debugging and documentation, with opportunity for contract extension or permanent placement based on performance.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of industry experience in mechatronics engineering or a closely related multidisciplinary field.
• Proven experience integrating mechanical, electrical, sensing, actuation and software subsystems into a complete product that has reached manufacture.
• Practical experience with motors, drives, sensors and microcontroller-based electronics, including how they are wired, interfaced and controlled.
• Working understanding of control systems, including closed loop control and safety logic around moving systems.
• Programming in Python, C or similar for hardware interfacing, testing and automation.
• Solid 3D CAD skills with kinematics, dynamics and design for manufacture.

Responsibilities

• Integrate mechanical, electrical, sensing, actuation and software subsystems into a complete autonomous system.
• Select, integrate and characterise sensors, motors and actuators, and define interfaces with the platform’s electronics and software.
• Design and implement closed loop control and safety logic, then tune it on hardware for performance and safe operation.
• Bring up, commission and debug prototypes across mechanical, electrical and software layers.
• Design electro-mechanical assemblies and drive systems in 3D CAD with engineering calculations.
• Build prototypes from mixed components, 3D printed parts and outsourced fabrication.
• Plan and run test programmes on components and complete systems to confirm reliability and repeatability.
• Apply structured engineering practice such as FMECA and system diagrams with safety/compliance considerations.
• Prepare specifications, drawings and manufacturing requirements, coordinating with suppliers in NZ and overseas.

Skills

Mechatronics

Control systems

Python

C

3D CAD

Documentation

Testing & debugging

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

Onshape

SolidWorks

Inventor

NX

Job description

ProFound People Pty Ltd in Wellington is seeking a Senior Mechatronics Engineer to integrate the mechanical, electrical and software elements of an autonomous platform. You will own the electro-mechanical interface, drive-system selection, sensor integration and control loop tuning across hardware and software teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on build, debugging and documentation, with opportunity for contract extension or permanent placement based on performance.