Contract - Senior Mechatronics Engineer

Very LLC; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking IoT technology firm as a Contract Senior Mechatronics Engineer, where you will collaborate with a tight-knit team to deliver innovative electro-mechanical designs. This role emphasizes modernizing hardware engineering processes while ensuring high-quality solutions for renowned clients. You'll leverage your expertise in DFM practices, embedded systems, and effective communication to drive project success. If you're passionate about making an impact in the IoT space and thrive in a remote environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in hardware engineering.
• Experience with designing and testing electro-mechanical systems.
• BS or higher in a related engineering field.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-value electro-mechanical system designs.
• Oversee technical delivery on client engagements.
• Support sales activities and improve hardware delivery standards.

Skills

Electro-mechanical system design

Design for Manufacturing (DFM)

Microprocessors and microcontrollers

IoT communications protocols

Hardware prototyping tools

Embedded firmware

Signal processing

Effective communication

Agile framework mastery

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

BS in Mechanical Engineering

MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

3D printers

Oscilloscopes

Electronic loads

Job description

About Very

Very is a fully remote IoT technology firm led by expert problem-solvers to create efficient, scalable solutions that move commercial, industrial, and consumer IoT projects from pilot to production in record time.

We’ve built a collaborative, tight-knit team that thrives, whether we’re hanging out in person at our annual retreat or coordinating work across time zones. The results show that we’re doing something right — as we’ve won numerous workplace awards over the years. Most recently in 2021 we were certified as a Great Place to Work, and in 2022 we were listed again in Parity.org’s list of Best Companies for Women to Advance.

We believe that everything we build — and the people we build it with — has the potential to change the world. Our client list includes numerous well-known brands determined to leverage the power of IoT to drive material outcomes — such as Vizio, Peloton, Clear, iHeart Radio and Fellowes. Our goal, for each and every client we partner with, is to create high-value solutions through a collaborative and user-centered process. #LI-Remote

About This Role

As a Contract Senior Mechatronics Engineer, you will work with our Hardware Practice and other hardware engineers to deliver high-value electro-mechanical system designs to our clients. Our goal is to rethink and retool the hardware engineering process to align it with modern software, design and data science development methods.

What You’ll Be Working On

For this role we’re looking for polymath hardware engineers who are just as comfortable working in MCAD as they are with ECAD. Some of the traits we are looking for include:

• Previous experience designing and testing electro-mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) practices for electrical and mechanical.

Familiarity with:

• Microprocessors, microcontrollers, IoT communications protocols, and common sensors
• Hardware prototyping tools (3D printers, soldering, oscilloscopes, electronic loads, etc)
• Low-level embedded firmware or embedded Linux
• Data collection techniques and signal processing

Our mechatronics engineers work across disciplines to deliver cutting-edge hardware solutions to our clients, fast.

Outcomes

• Delivery of mechanical/electrical hardware that meets the time, budget, and feature needs of Very’s customers.
• Successful design and execution of hardware releases and test plans.
• Project team adherence to Very’s standard of best practices across all engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Work a target of 35 hours per week on a Very client engagement.
• Serve as a Tech Lead overseeing the technical delivery on Very’s client engagements.
• Oversee and/or design electronic/mechanical hardware for Very’s client engagements.
• Serve as a technical interviewer in Very’s interview process.
• Support sales in sales activities and statement of work generation.
• Work with the Director of Hardware to improve standards and processes for hardware delivery.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

• BS or higher in a related engineering field (Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, etc)
• 5+ years of relevant experience

Skills:

In addition to experience, these are the critical skills we look for in all technical roles, and how they should be demonstrated at the Lead level.

• Communicates Effectively: Demonstrates expert level communication skills. Can comfortably present information to clients that is clear and concise (verbal and written). Can negotiate for positive outcomes with clients on projects that are any size, and any level of difficulty. Leans into complex conversations and effectively addresses escalated situations resulting in team/client alignment.
• Independently resets the tone of the team or environment. Redirects the team and client when needed on complex projects. Negotiates positive outcomes by incorporating ideas and opinions from internal and external resources. Thoughtfully considers all outcomes before jumping to change. Is decisive, direct and respectful when communicating alternate solutions and ideas to influence for buy-in or change.
• Teaches best practices and grows the capabilities of others.
• Estimates are highly accurate across a wide array of technical domains. They use their knowledge to help their team provide accurate estimates about work across an entire project.
• Demonstrates mastery of working within an agile framework; Knows how to break down technical work into tickets, sprints, and epics without assistance.

Other:

• Remote in US
• Primary residence in the contiguous US (to facilitate overnight shipping to our clients and the majority of our software team).
  

**Unfortunately, applicants who do not meet these criteria will not be considered.**

Ideal Additional Qualifications/Experience:

• 10+ years of experience
• M.S.+ in Electrical Engineering or closely related field

Compensation

• $100/hour
• Possible Contract to Hire