Mechatronics Engineer - Hands-On Automation Startup (NH)

Actalent; Pelham (NH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Generous PTO

401(k) match

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Mechatronics Engineer in Pelham, NH to design, develop, and commission automated mechanical and control systems. You will work across mechanical design, PLC/HMI programming, and hands-on assembly to create regulated purification systems for a fast-growing startup.

The role emphasizes design, documentation, testing, and field support. You will design equipment with SolidWorks, develop BOMs, write PLC/HMI programs, and collaborate with technicians and customers to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• 3–7+ years designing or developing automated equipment
• SolidWorks experience for mechanical design (frames, assemblies, piping)
• Strong PLC programming or troubleshooting skills
• Understanding of industrial automation, PLCs, HMIs and related hardware
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and electrical schematics
• Experience with sensors, motors, valves, pumps, actuators
• Hands-on ability to build, assemble and prototype systems
• Independent problem-solving and project ownership from concept to commissioning
• Experience with PLC/HMI platforms (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, AutomationDirect)
• Experience with VFDs, instrumentation, digital I/O, networking

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical equipment, frames, and piping layouts using SolidWorks
• Develop BOMs and manufacturing docs for new and existing equipment
• Design and modify automated process equipment and purification systems
• Program, troubleshoot, and debug PLC control logic
• Develop and modify HMI interfaces for operator control
• Integrate pumps, valves, motors, VFDs and sensors into systems
• Create operating sequences, alarms, and interlocks for safe operation
• Read and create P&IDs and electrical schematics for complex systems
• Collaborate with customers, vendors, and technicians during assembly and commissioning
• Prototype and validate designs through hands-on build and testing
• Drive root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Support installation and commissioning at customer sites
• Contribute to scalable, configurable equipment platforms
• Participate in new product/system development

Skills

SolidWorks

PLC programming

HMI programming

Industrial automation

Reading P&IDs/Electrical schematics

Sensors/instrumentation

Mechanical/electrical troubleshooting

Hands-on prototyping

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell

Siemens/AutomationDirect PLC platforms

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Mechatronics Engineer in Pelham, NH to design, develop, and commission automated mechanical and control systems. You will work across mechanical design, PLC/HMI programming, and hands-on assembly to create regulated purification systems for a fast-growing startup.

The role emphasizes design, documentation, testing, and field support. You will design equipment with SolidWorks, develop BOMs, write PLC/HMI programs, and collaborate with technicians and customers to ensure