Mechatronics Engineer — Robotics Integration & Delivery

BioCT Innovation Commons; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

BioCT Innovation Commons seeks a Mechatronics Engineer to integrate robotic and lab-automation hardware and bring systems online for safe, reusable workflows. You will wire, troubleshoot, and validate control systems across electrical and mechanical interfaces, collaborating with multiple teams to deliver reliable automation.

Responsibilities include system bring-up, documentation, and operator enablement, with a focus on safe, scalable deployments and continuous improvement of system

Qualifications

• Education/experience: MS + 0 years, or BS + 4 years in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Includes at least 2+ years integrating lab or industrial automation hardware (robots, conveyors, fixtures, sensors, controllers, and I/O).
• Hands-on robotic or automation integration experience with mechanical assembly, electrical wiring, and PLC hardware.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, I/O lists, BOMs, and test docs.
• Strong troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, controls and software interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Integrate robotic and lab-automation hardware (robot arms, conveyors, fixtures, sensors, safety devices).
• Build and troubleshoot electrical and control-system interfaces (PLC, I/O, sensors, actuators, wiring).
• Perform system bring-up with power/signal checks and readiness assessments.
• Collaborate with Lab Orchestration, Data Engineering, Delivery to transition systems to workflows.
• Support verification of instrument connectivity (serial/Ethernet, vision, RFID, barcode).
• Troubleshoot integration issues across mechanical, electrical, controls, software boundaries; root cause analysis.

Skills

Mechatronics

Robotics integration

Electrical wiring

Sensing systems

PLC knowledge

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Cross-functional work

Education

MS or BS in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics field

Tools

PLC hardware

I/O verification

Wiring diagrams

Schematic interpretation

Job description

The Mechatronics Engineer — Robotics Integration & Delivery will be a key member of the Advanced Robotics & Data Orchestration Team, integrating and delivering the mechanical, electrical, and control systems that turn instruments and robots into reliable, reusable, push-button workflows for Alexion’s Product Development & Clinical Supply organization. You will work across engineering, orchestration, data, laboratory, and delivery teams to assemble, wire, bring up, troubleshoot, validate, and transition robotic systems into safe and usable operations.

This is what you will do:

• Integrate robotic and lab-automation hardware, including robot arms, fixtures, conveyors, end-of-arm tooling, enclosures, sensors, control panels, and safety devices.
• Build and troubleshoot electrical and control-system interfaces, including PLC hardware, I/O, relays, sensors, actuators, networked devices, and associated wiring and schematics.
• Perform system bring-up, including power and signal checks, I/O verification, sensor configuration, calibration, controlled first motion, dry-run testing, and readiness assessments.
• Collaborate with Lab Orchestration, Data Engineering, Delivery, scientists, and operators to transition integrated systems into reliable workflows.
• Support verification of instrument connectivity, including digital and analog I/O, serial/Ethernet interfaces, barcode or RFID devices, vision systems, and material-handling equipment.
• Troubleshoot live integration issues, drive root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions across mechanical, electrical, controls, and software boundaries.
• Create and maintain practical delivery documentation, including drawings, wiring documentation, bills of material, commissioning checklists, test results, issue logs, operating procedures, and handoff materials.
• Support operator enablement and day‑two adoption, including demonstrations, checklists, training, workflow feedback, and early‑life support after deployment.

You will be responsible for:

• Integrated robotic systems that meet safety, reliability, usability, and delivery-readiness expectations.
• Accurate electrical and mechanical documentation, including wiring information, schematics, bills of material, test records, and configuration details.
• Reliable system bring-up and handoff, with clear ownership of open issues, acceptance criteria, and operational readiness.
• Effective collaboration across engineering and delivery functions during build, commissioning, cutover, and early‑life support.
• Continuous improvement of system reliability, operator experience, error reduction, and time to deploy.

You will need to have:

• Education/experience: MS + 0 years, or BS + 4 years in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or a related field (or equivalent hands‑on experience)—including 2+ years integrating lab or industrial automation hardware (robots, conveyors, fixtures, sensors, controllers, and input/output).
• Experience with hands‑on robotic or automation integration, including mechanical assembly, electrical wiring, control panels or PLC hardware, I/O verification, sensor and actuator integration, and system bring‑up.
• Ability to interpret and update electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, I/O lists, bills of material, and commissioning or test documentation.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues across mechanical, electrical, controls, and software interfaces and communicate technical status clearly to engineering, delivery, and operations stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of PLC‑based control systems, industrial I/O, relays, sensors, actuators, and control‑system troubleshooting.
• Collaborative mindset with orchestration/software, data engineers, and scientists/operators; clear, practical documentation.

We would prefer for you to have:

• Exposure to regulated lab practices and validation documentation or data-integrity expectations
• Familiarity with barcode or RFID, basic vision, and material handling equipment.
• Awareness of observability concepts (telemetry, alarms) and reliability basics.

*The duties of this role may require periodic work in a laboratory or manufacturing environment. As is typical of such roles, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to: lift/carry 15/30 pounds unassisted/assisted; work comfortably in a controlled environment with and around hazardous materials; gown/degown PPE; use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life‑changing medicines. In‑person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace, and challenge perceptions. That is why we work, on average, a minimum of four days per week from the office. We balance this expectation while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $90K to $135K.

• Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short‑term incentive bonuses, equity‑based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles.
• Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

Date Posted

30-Sep-2026

Closing Date

06-Oct-2026

Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.