Mechatronics Engineer – Autonomous Farm Machinery

Sabanto Inc.; Ames, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sabanto Inc. is seeking a Mechatronics Engineer to integrate autonomous control systems onto row crop and utility tractors, bridging mechanical, electrical, and software engineering. You will design electrical systems, develop software, and troubleshoot complex vehicle integrations in lab and field.

This hands-on role welcomes engineers who enjoy cross-disciplinary problem solving and direct work with agricultural machinery, with opportunities to deploy in the field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering.
• Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with attention to detail.
• Able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Integrate retrofit autonomy on tractors.
• Design and validate electrical cable harnesses for vehicles.
• Read and create vehicle schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Develop C++/Python software for embedded autonomy.
• Interface design for sensors/actuators/controllers.
• System integration, testing, troubleshooting and validation.
• Collaborate to improve reliability and manufacturability.
• Document designs and test procedures.
• Support field deployments and installations.

Skills

C++

Python

Embedded systems

Electrical engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering

Job description

Sabanto Inc. is seeking a Mechatronics Engineer to integrate autonomous control systems onto row crop and utility tractors, bridging mechanical, electrical, and software engineering. You will design electrical systems, develop software, and troubleshoot complex vehicle integrations in lab and field.

This hands-on role welcomes engineers who enjoy cross-disciplinary problem solving and direct work with agricultural machinery, with opportunities to deploy in the field.