Mechatronics Engineer: Robotics Prototyping & Vision

UnitX

Milpitas (CA)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 165,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

UnitX is seeking a hands-on Mechatronics Engineer to design and build robotics prototypes for industrial applications. You’ll work across mechanical design, electromechanical integration, sensors, motion systems, and prototyping, turning concepts into functional systems.

You will collaborate with robotics, vision, AI, software, and hardware teams to transition prototypes to engineering validation and production, ensuring performance, reliability, and manufacturability.

Qualifications

3+ years of hands-on electromechanical or robotics product development.
Strong mechanical design and CAD skills.
Experience with motors, actuators, sensors, mechanisms, and motion systems.
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.