Mechatronics Automation Co-op: PLCs, Robotics & Diagnostics

Berkshire Grey, Inc.; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire Grey, Inc. is seeking a Mechatronics Engineering Co-op to support the SCOOP team by developing and maintaining controls for mechanical test fixtures used in cycle, endurance, and reliability testing at the Bedford, MA site.

The role collaborates with mechanical, electrical, quality, and systems engineers to select hardware, develop PLC programs, troubleshoot systems, and build tools to monitor performance and failures during qualification testing.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or related field.
• Hands-on experience or coursework with PLC programming.
• Fundamental understanding of electrical systems including reading schematics and troubleshooting circuits.
• Familiarity with industrial sensors, actuators, motors, and control systems.
• Experience with basic programming (Python, C/C++, or structured text) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support PLC development and troubleshooting for automated systems, including debugging ladder logic, structured text, and I/O issues.
• Assist in commissioning and validation of automation systems, including sensors, conveyors, and robotic subsystems.
• Develop and improve diagnostic tools for identifying electrical and control system faults.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve system reliability, uptime, and performance.
• Troubleshoot electrical and control system issues, including wiring faults, sensor failures, and communication errors.
• Assist in integration and testing of hardware components such as PLCs, drives, and safety systems.
• Modify and test PLC programs to support new features and system updates.
• Build test setups to validate control logic and hardware functionality.
• Support root cause analysis (RCA) for system failures and help implement corrective actions.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics to support debugging and system bring-up.
• Assist with panel wiring, labeling, and verification.
• Document system behavior, issues, and solutions to improve team knowledge and processes.

Skills

PLC programming

Schematic reading

Python

C/C++

Structured text

Troubleshooting hardware

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechatronics / Electrical Eng / Robotics

Tools

Ladder logic

Job description

Berkshire Grey, Inc. is seeking a Mechatronics Engineering Co-op to support the SCOOP team by developing and maintaining controls for mechanical test fixtures used in cycle, endurance, and reliability testing at the Bedford, MA site.

The role collaborates with mechanical, electrical, quality, and systems engineers to select hardware, develop PLC programs, troubleshoot systems, and build tools to monitor performance and failures during qualification testing.