Mechatronics & Prototyping Robotics Engineer

Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bus pass

Tuition benefits

Fitness center access

Family Concierge Team

Job summary

The National Robotics Engineering Center (NREC) at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh seeks a versatile Mechatronics Engineer focused on mechanical design, rapid prototyping, and hands‑on system integration. You will own the lifecycle of your designs from brainstorming and modeling to physical assembly, wiring, and hardware‑in‑the‑loop testing.

Lead bespoke mechanical architecture for robotic systems, fabricate parts via 3D printing and CNC, and ensure robust electrical harnessing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Mechatronics, Robotics, or related field) or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years of engineering experience.
• Open to a range of experience levels; focus on problem solving and hands‑on work.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling with a portfolio of physical builds.
• Deep understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and designing for custom fabrication over off‑the‑shelf components.
• Experience with mechanical assembly, hand tools, and wiring harnesses; basic electronics debugging.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical architecture and detailed design of custom robotic systems and enclosures.
• Rapid prototyping and fabrication using 3D printing, CNC machining, laser cutting, and traditional methods.
• Full build ownership including assembly and wiring of hardware.
• Testing and electronics debugging with basic tools (multimeters, oscilloscopes).
• Scope ambiguous requests, analyze constraints, and communicate technical trade‑offs before execution.

Skills

Hands-on problem solving

Collaborative mindset

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Robotics or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Onshape

Job description

The National Robotics Engineering Center (NREC) at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh seeks a versatile Mechatronics Engineer focused on mechanical design, rapid prototyping, and hands‑on system integration. You will own the lifecycle of your designs from brainstorming and modeling to physical assembly, wiring, and hardware‑in‑the‑loop testing.

Lead bespoke mechanical architecture for robotic systems, fabricate parts via 3D printing and CNC, and ensure robust electrical harnessing.