Mechatronics Engineer

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a hands-on Mechatronics Engineer to design, build, test, and troubleshoot prototype equipment and engineered systems.

This role blends CAD workstation work with shop fabrication, requiring strong electrical and mechanical assembly skills and the ability to read schematics and drawings.

Candidates should have a diploma or degree in Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering and be comfortable in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong mechanical and electrical assembly skills.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
• Experience with CAD software and engineering design tools.
• Hands-on shop and prototype development experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, assemble, and wire prototype equipment and systems.
• Integrate electrical, mechanical, and electronic components.
• Perform testing, troubleshooting, and system validation.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams throughout the design and build process.
• Support continuous improvement of prototypes and engineered systems.

Skills

CAD software

Electrical & mechanical assembly

Schematic reading

Troubleshooting

Prototype fabrication

Education

Diploma or degree in Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Engineering design tools

Electrical schematics

Job description

Mechatronics Engineer

Are you passionate about designing, building, and improving real-world systems? We're seeking a hands-on Mechatronics Engineer to support the development of prototype equipment and engineered systems. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working both at a CAD workstation and in a shop environment, bringing concepts to life through fabrication, assembly, testing, and troubleshooting.

Pay

$65,000 - $150,000 annually
Pay depends on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, assemble, and wire prototype equipment and systems
• Integrate electrical, mechanical, and electronic components
• Perform testing, troubleshooting, and system validation
• Select components and materials for projects
• Create and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings
• Prepare engineering documentation and technical records
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams throughout the design and build process
• Support continuous improvement of prototypes and engineered systems

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Previous industry experience preferred
• Strong mechanical and electrical assembly skills
• Ability to read and develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings
• Experience with CAD software and engineering design tools
• Comfortable using hand tools, instrumentation, sensors, electronics, and prototype hardware
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work in a hands-on shop and prototype development environment

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate enjoys both the technical and practical sides of engineering. You thrive in a fast-paced environment where you'll design, build, test, and improve innovative systems while working closely with a collaborative team.