Mechatronics Engineer — Robotics Motion & Systems

ICON; Austin (TX); 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 is looking for a Mechatronics Engineer to join our Robotics team in Austin, TX. You will work at the intersection of mechanical systems, electronics, and software to design, integrate, and validate the electromechanical systems that drive ICON's large-scale robotic systems. This role is embedded within a multidisciplinary robotics team and requires someone who understands how hardware and software must work together to produce reliable, precision motion. This role participates in a rotating on-call schedule, one week at a time, responding to escalated support tickets from the field and is based at ICON's Austin, TX headquarters, reporting to the Director of Robotics.

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.

MINIMUM 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 robotic or industrial automation context.
• Working knowledge of EtherCAT or a comparable industrial fieldbus protocol (CANopen, Profinet, EtherNet/IP).
• Practical 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 participating in structured validation testing.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Direct experience with the Beckhoff/EtherCAT ecosystem — TwinCAT, acontis EtherCAT master, or equivalent.
• Experience with robotic arm kinematics at a systems level — sufficient to understand how drive behavior and mechanical design affect motion quality.
• Familiarity with real-time operating environments or embedded Linux in a controls context.
• Exposure to functional safety standards relevant to robotic systems (IEC 62061, ISO 13849, or equivalent).
• Experience contributing to hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or simulation environments.
• Familiarity with sensor integration — IMUs, force/torque sensors, encoders — and basic state estimation concepts.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of performance.

ICON is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an innovative, inclusive, diverse and discrimination-free work environment. Employment with ICON is based on merit, competence, and qualifications. It is our policy to administer all personnel actions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Consistent with the obligations of these laws, ICON will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Furthermore, as a federal government contractor, the Company maintains an affirmative action program which furthers its commitment and complies with recordkeeping and reporting requirements under certain federal civil rights laws and regulations, including Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended) and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (as amended).

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