Lead Mechatronics Engineer — Legged Robotics

Proto-Town; Lockhart (SC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Proto-Town in the United States is seeking a Lead Robotics Engineer to own the legged system from concept to prototype. You will shape architecture, actuation, and locomotion control for a quadruped robot designed to carry a human rider.

The role centers on mechatronics: motor control, power electronics, embedded firmware, and real-time targets using C++ and Python. Experience with EV powertrains or high‑power motion hardware is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in EV and e-mobility powertrain work.
• Shipped high-power motion hardware you designed yourself.
• Strong background in motor control and power electronics.

Responsibilities

• Own architecture for legged system from concept to prototype.
• Oversee actuation strategy, prototype hardware, and locomotion control stack.
• Collaborate across mechanical design, motor control, and power electronics to deliver a working system.

Skills

Mechatronics

C++

Python

Real-time control

CAN/EtherCAT

Embedded firmware

Tools

CAN

EtherCAT

Job description

Proto-Town in the United States is seeking a Lead Robotics Engineer to own the legged system from concept to prototype. You will shape architecture, actuation, and locomotion control for a quadruped robot designed to carry a human rider.

The role centers on mechatronics: motor control, power electronics, embedded firmware, and real-time targets using C++ and Python. Experience with EV powertrains or high‑power motion hardware is highly valued.