Mechatronics Engineer \"ONSITE Hamilton, IN

Socket.dev; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Weekly pay

Job summary

Socket.dev in Hamilton, Indiana is seeking a Mechatronics Engineer to design, integrate, and optimize systems that blend mechanical, electrical, robotics, and software technologies. The role covers automation development, startup activities, and ongoing production support in a manufacturing environment.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in manufacturing or automation, a bachelor's degree in a related field, and strong troubleshooting and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Mechatronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Automation, or related field.
• 3+ years manufacturing or automation experience preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement mechatronic systems.
• Support automated work cells and material handling equipment.
• Program and troubleshoot robots and automation systems.
• Support startup and commissioning activities.
• Program PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and drives.
• Interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Diagnose equipment failures and perform root cause analysis.
• Improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.
• Manage engineering projects from concept through implementation.
• Support OSHA compliance and machine safety initiatives.

Skills

Troubleshooting

PLC programming

Robotics

Electrical schematics

System integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics or related field

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley

HMI/SCADA

Job description

Mechatronics Engineer

Location: Hamilton, IN
Position Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Engineering Manager

Full Job Description

The Mechatronics Engineer supports manufacturing operations by designing, integrating, troubleshooting, and improving systems that combine mechanical, electrical, robotics, controls, and software technologies.

Automation & Integrated Systems Development

• Design and implement mechatronic systems.
• Support automated work cells and material handling equipment.

Robotics & Automation Support

• Program and troubleshoot robots and automation systems.
• Support startup and commissioning activities.

Controls & Electrical Systems

• Program PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and drives.
• Interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.

Production Support

• Diagnose equipment failures and perform root cause analysis.

Continuous Improvement

• Improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.

Project Management

• Manage engineering projects from concept through implementation.

Safety & Compliance

• Support OSHA compliance and machine safety initiatives.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor degree preferred in Mechatronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Automation, or related field.
• 3+ years manufacturing or automation experience preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.

Benefits

• Performance & Attendance Bonuses
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance at 60 days
• 401(k) with company match after 60 days
• Paid Holidays & Vacation
• Weekly Pay