Mechatronics Engineer — Prototyping Robotics for AI Vision

UnitX; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitX is seeking a hands-on Mechatronics Engineer to design and build robotics prototypes and 3D vision products for industrial uses. You will work across mechanical design, electromechanical integration, sensors, motion systems, and prototyping, turning early concepts into functional systems.

You will design and integrate components, prototype rapidly, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with robotics, vision, AI, software, and hardware teams to transition from prototype to validation and

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or related field.
• 3+ years of hands-on electromechanical or robotics product development experience.
• Strong mechanical design and CAD skills.
• Experience with motors, actuators, sensors, mechanisms, and motion systems.
• Strong prototyping, assembly, testing, and debugging skills.
• Ability to work across mechanical, electrical, and software boundaries.
• Strong ownership and ability to independently turn concepts into working prototypes.

Responsibilities

• Design and build robotics prototypes, including mechanisms, fixtures, end effectors, electrical, pneumatics, and sensor integration.
• Design mechanical and electromechanical components for 3D vision products.
• Integrate robots, motors, actuators, sensors, cameras, and control hardware.
• Rapidly prototype, test, and iterate on new product concepts.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and system-level issues.
• Design for performance, reliability, manufacturability, serviceability, and cost.
• Select and work with vendors and manufacturers to procure and fabricate components
• Work closely with robotics, vision, AI, software, and hardware teams.
• Support transition from prototype to engineering validation and production.

Skills

Mechanical design

CAD skills

Robotics development

Prototyping

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

MS in Mechatronics

Tools

CAD software

Prototyping tools

Job description

UnitX is seeking a hands-on Mechatronics Engineer to design and build robotics prototypes and 3D vision products for industrial uses. You will work across mechanical design, electromechanical integration, sensors, motion systems, and prototyping, turning early concepts into functional systems.

You will design and integrate components, prototype rapidly, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with robotics, vision, AI, software, and hardware teams to transition from prototype to validation and