Mechatronics Engineer — Lead Motion & Automation

Spectra360; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Health/dental/vision

Generous PTO

Engineering-first culture

Job summary

Spectra360 is seeking a Mechatronics Engineer to lead the design and integration of high-performance electromechanical systems in South San Francisco, CA. You will bridge mechanical, electrical, and software engineering to advance motion control technologies and automated equipment.

You will collaborate with design, test, and manufacturing teams to move hardware from concept to high-volume production, documenting decisions and validating performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field.
• 3+ years hands-on experience designing and building mechatronic or electromechanical systems.
• Solid understanding of motors, actuators, sensors, microcontrollers, and motion control.
• Practical embedded software development, firmware integration, and circuit design skills.
• Strong 3D CAD modeling and drawing standards.
• Proven collaboration in multidisciplinary teams with attention to detail.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• System design & integration of electromechanical components and actuators.
• Multidisciplinary engineering blending electrical, mechanical, and software elements.
• Develop test plans, build test rigs, and design manufacturing automation equipment.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams for DFMA.
• Document specifications, designs, schematics, and validation results.
• R&D & innovation to improve efficiency, weight, and performance.

Skills

Mechatronics design

System integration

Test automation

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical documentation

Embedded software

CAD modeling

Motion control

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics / Mechanical / Electrical

Tools

3D CAD software

Circuit design tools

Embedded toolchain

Job description

Spectra360 is seeking a Mechatronics Engineer to lead the design and integration of high-performance electromechanical systems in South San Francisco, CA. You will bridge mechanical, electrical, and software engineering to advance motion control technologies and automated equipment.

You will collaborate with design, test, and manufacturing teams to move hardware from concept to high-volume production, documenting decisions and validating performance.