Mechatronics Engineer - Field-Ready Robotics Lead

Beagle Technology Inc.; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Beagle Technology is seeking a hands-on Mechatronics Engineer to drive development, integration, testing, and field deployment of our agricultural robotics platform in Santa Maria, California.

You will own projects across mechanical, electrical, controls, and software systems, coordinating engineers and technicians to deliver reliable, field-ready solutions with clear documentation and ongoing improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Automation, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant professional engineering experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with electromechanical systems, machinery, robotics, automation, or similar equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting systems involving motors, sensors, actuators, wiring, mechanical components, and controls.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and technical documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage engineering projects or technical workstreams.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities, timelines, and multiple concurrent tasks.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to work directly with hardware.
• Effective communication skills and ability to coordinate across engineering and operations teams.
• Comfortable working in both workshop and agricultural field environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, integrate, test, troubleshoot, and improve electromechanical systems for agricultural machinery.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, sensor, actuator, controls, and system-integration issues.
• Support machine assembly, commissioning, testing, and field deployment.
• Develop and execute test plans and document results, failures, corrective actions, and engineering changes.
• Own engineering projects and workstreams from initial requirements through implementation and validation.
• Develop project plans, define milestones, establish priorities, and track deliverables.
• Coordinate day-to-day technical activities among engineers, technicians, vendors, and field personnel.
• Identify project risks, technical blockers, and resource requirements and elevate them appropriately.
• Translate field observations and operator feedback into actionable engineering improvements.
• Support root-cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive solutions.
• Maintain clear engineering documentation, including drawings, specifications, BOMs, test reports, and change records.
• Provide technical direction and support to technicians during machine assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and field operations.
• Participate in field testing and customer deployments as needed.

Skills

Ownership

Hands-on

Electromechanical

Robotics

Problem-solving

Field testing

Coordination

Documentation

Schematics reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics / related engineering

Engineering degree

Tools

CAD

PLC

CAN bus

Embedded systems

Job description

Beagle Technology is seeking a hands-on Mechatronics Engineer to drive development, integration, testing, and field deployment of our agricultural robotics platform in Santa Maria, California.

You will own projects across mechanical, electrical, controls, and software systems, coordinating engineers and technicians to deliver reliable, field-ready solutions with clear documentation and ongoing improvements.