Mechatronics Engineer — Robotics Motion & Systems

Linuxconfig; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ICON in Austin, TX is seeking a Mechatronics Engineer to design and validate electromechanical systems for large-scale robotics. You will work at the interface of mechanical, electrical, and software teams to ensure precision motion and reliable hardware behavior.

You will configure servo drives, develop embedded software for motion control, and participate in hardware-software integration and validation testing throughout the robotics subsystems.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical or 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 robotic or industrial automation context.
• Working knowledge of EtherCAT or comparable industrial fieldbus (CANopen, Profinet, EtherNet/IP).
• Embedded or real-time programming experience in C or C++, applied to motion control or hardware interfacing.
• Ability to read and produce electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience supporting hardware/software integration and structured validation testing.

Responsibilities

• Design, integrate, and validate electromechanical systems for large-scale robotics applications.
• Configure, tune, and commission servo drives, motors, encoders, and 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 with mechanical and electrical teams.
• Develop and execute hardware integration and acceptance test procedures across robotic subsystems.
• Contribute to simulation environments by providing actuator and drive models reflecting hardware behavior.
• Participate in design and code reviews to ensure consistency and quality.

Skills

Mechatronics

Electromechanical

Servo drives

EtherCAT

Embedded C/C++

Schematic reading

Motion control

Real-time programming

Industrial automation

Education

BS in Mechatronics Engineering or related field

Tools

TwinCAT

Beckhoff

Job description

ICON in Austin, TX is seeking a Mechatronics Engineer to design and validate electromechanical systems for large-scale robotics. You will work at the interface of mechanical, electrical, and software teams to ensure precision motion and reliable hardware behavior.

You will configure servo drives, develop embedded software for motion control, and participate in hardware-software integration and validation testing throughout the robotics subsystems.