Mechatronics Engineer - Robotics Motion & Controls

ICON; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ICON in Austin, TX is seeking a Mechatronics Engineer to join our Robotics team. You will design, integrate, and validate electromechanical systems for large-scale robotics, bridging hardware and software to deliver precise motion.

Based at ICON's Austin headquarters, you will configure servo drives, develop low-level embedded software in C/C++, and contribute to hardware-in-the-loop testing and motion control. A strong multi-disciplinary collaboration mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• 3+ years of professional experience in mechatronics or electromechanical systems.
• Hands-on experience configuring and commissioning servo drives, encoders, and motion hardware in a multi-axis robotics context.
• Working knowledge of EtherCAT or a comparable fieldbus protocol (CANopen, Profinet, EtherNet/IP).
• Embedded or real-time programming experience in C or C++, applied to motion control.
• Ability to read and produce electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Design, integrate, and validate electromechanical systems for large-scale robotics applications.
• Configure, tune, and commission servo drives, motors, encoders, and associated motion hardware within an EtherCAT-based control architecture.
• Develop and maintain low-level embedded software for motion control, I/O management, and hardware interfacing in C/C++ or equivalent real-time environments.
• Translate motion requirements into drive configurations, tuning parameters, and electrical specifications.
• Support the design and layout of electrical panels, cable assemblies, and interface hardware in close coordination with the mechanical and electrical teams.
• Develop and execute hardware integration and acceptance test procedures across robotic subsystems.
• Contribute to simulation environments by providing accurate actuator and drive models that reflect physical hardware behavior.
• Participate in design and code reviews to maintain consistency and quality across hardware and software deliverables.

Skills

Mechatronics experience

Embedded systems

Servo drive configuration

EtherCAT knowledge

C/C++ programming

Schematic reading

Education

B.S. in Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field

Tools

TwinCAT

EtherCAT

CANopen/Profinet

Job description

ICON in Austin, TX is seeking a Mechatronics Engineer to join our Robotics team. You will design, integrate, and validate electromechanical systems for large-scale robotics, bridging hardware and software to deliver precise motion.

Based at ICON's Austin headquarters, you will configure servo drives, develop low-level embedded software in C/C++, and contribute to hardware-in-the-loop testing and motion control. A strong multi-disciplinary collaboration mindset is essential.