Hands-On Mechatronics Engineer – Prototyping & Automation

Wright Technical Services; Solon (OH); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Wright Technical Services in Solon, OH is seeking a hands-on Mechatronics Engineer to accelerate development, prototyping, testing, and production implementation of industrial equipment and automation projects. You will transform concepts into working hardware and manufacturing documentation, integrating mechanical design, electrical systems, and control components.

This role requires practical experience with gear motors, sensors, and electromechanical assemblies, plus a track record in BOM

Formación

• SolidWorks proficiency with assemblies and manufacturing drawings.
• Experience designing and building mechanical or electromechanical equipment.
• Practical understanding of gear motors, pumps, power transmission components, electrical motors, sensors, and basic controls.
• Experience selecting and specifying commercial components for integration into manufactured products.
• Experience producing engineering BOMs and manufacturing documentation.
• Familiarity with machining, sheet-metal fabrication, plastics, and mechanical assembly.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability and willingness to work directly with production and physically build prototypes.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and modify SolidWorks parts, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings.
• Design fixtures, mechanisms, brackets, enclosures, and electromechanical assemblies.
• Specify, evaluate, select, and integrate purchased components used in Zebra products, including gear motors, pumps, electric motors, gearboxes, bearings, shafts, couplings, seals, tubing, valves, and related mechanical and electrical components.
• Evaluate component performance, reliability, compatibility, availability, cost, and suitability for operating conditions.
• Research alternative suppliers and equivalent components to improve product performance, reduce costs, and minimize supply-chain risks.
• Develop component specifications and support testing and qualification of replacement parts.
• Improve existing products for reliability, manufacturability, cost, and ease of assembly.
• Support prototype fabrication, assembly, troubleshooting, and design refinement.
• Integrate motors, sensors, switches, cameras, lighting, and electronic controls into mechanical systems.
• Develop wiring diagrams and electrical documentation.
• Assist with machine vision, inspection automation, and product testing systems.
• Support integration of control electronics, microcontrollers, and PLC-based equipment as appropriate.
• Evaluate electrical components for compatibility, performance, reliability, and cost.
• Create and maintain accurate engineering BOMs, including manufacturer part numbers, specifications, approved suppliers, and suitable alternatives.
• Produce production-ready drawings and assembly documentation.
• Develop clear, illustrated work instructions, inspection procedures, and test protocols.
• Support engineering change orders, revision control, and product documentation.
• Work directly with production personnel to improve assembly processes and resolve manufacturing problems.
• Translate engineering priorities into defined tasks and deliverables.
• Independently execute assigned work under the engineering lead's direction.
• Procure or coordinate procurement of prototype components.
• Assemble, test, and validate working prototypes.
• Maintain organized project records and communicate progress, technical issues, and next steps.

Conocimientos

Mechanical design

Electrical integration

Troubleshooting

Prototyping

Herramientas

SolidWorks

Descripción del empleo

Wright Technical Services in Solon, OH is seeking a hands-on Mechatronics Engineer to accelerate development, prototyping, testing, and production implementation of industrial equipment and automation projects. You will transform concepts into working hardware and manufacturing documentation, integrating mechanical design, electrical systems, and control components.

This role requires practical experience with gear motors, sensors, and electromechanical assemblies, plus a track record in BOM