Mechatronics Test Engineer, Texas Institute for Electronics

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision/Dental/Life insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement plan TRS

403(b) plan

Flexible spending account

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Library access

UT Shuttle & CapMetro access

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a Mechatronics Test Engineer at the Texas Institute for Electronics in Austin, TX. You will prototype, assemble, test, and verify mechatronic subsystems used in next‑gen semiconductor equipment, working closely with a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes hands-on build, testing, data-driven verification, CAD, PLC basics, and cross-functional communication. Standard 40‑hour weeks with strong UT benefits, located in Austin.

Qualifications

• Mechatronics Test Engineer I: At least 4 years of experience in electrical/mechanical engineering, mechatronics, robotics, controls, test and measurement, or related disciplines.
• Mechatronics Test Engineer II: At least 6 years of experience in electrical/mechanical engineering, mechatronics, robotics, controls, test and measurement, or related disciplines.
• Mechatronics Test Engineer III: At least 8 years of experience in electrical/mechanical engineering, mechatronics, robotics, controls, test and measurement, or related disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Design, fabrication, assembly of mechatronic testbeds for novel semiconductor subsystems.
• Verification & Test of built subsystems and testbeds.
• Data collection and analysis for quality control.
• Requirements verification and testing.
• Creating and maintaining up-to-date models of the above equipment systems.
• Spec and Procurement of various equipment sub-systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hand tools

Assembly experience

Bring-up & testing

Test scripting

Data analysis

Electro-mechanical debugging

PLC basics

CAD (CREO/SolidWorks)

PCB design (Altium)

Teamwork & communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechatronics, robotics, controls, or related

Master’s degree or higher in electrical engineering or related

Tools

Beckhoff PLCs

Allen-Bradley PLCs

CREO

SolidWorks

Altium Designer

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Mechatronics Test Engineer, Texas Institute for Electronics

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Hiring Department:

Texas Institute for Electronics

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

To Be Determined at Offer

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Earliest Start Date:

Ongoing

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

General Notes

About Us

The Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) is a University of Texas at Austin-supported semiconductor consortium of state and local government, preeminent defense electronics and semiconductor companies, national labs and nationally recognized academic institutions. Our mission is to develop and execute a state-of-the-art 3D Heterogenous Integration manufacturing technology roadmap, and to provide critical pilot manufacturing capabilities to address national security needs and catalyze domestic economic growth.

Join the Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) and help us push the boundaries in critical semiconductor domains, including advanced packaging, with the aim of reestablishing U.S. prominence in semiconductor manufacturing.

With over $1 billion in funding from the US DoD and the state of Texas, we’re at the forefront of creating cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing equipment and processes that will set the course for future advancements in semiconductor logic, memory, heterogeneous integration, chip cooling and more. Situated in the heart of Austin — named “America’s Coolest City” by Expedia and “The Best Place to Live in the U.S.” by U.S. News and World Report — the Texas Institute for Electronics embodies the city’s innovative spirit.

UT Austin, recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers, provides outstanding employee benefits and total rewards packages that include:

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities · Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin’s libraries and museums with staff ID card
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
• For more details, please see Benefits | Human Resources and UT Austin Employee Experience | Human Resources and UT Austin Employee Experience | Human Resources

Purpose

The Mechatronics Test Engineer is needed for hands-on prototyping and testing of testbeds and subsystems for next generation semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design, fabrication, assembly of mechatronic testbeds for novel semiconductor subsystems.
• Verification & Test of built subsystems and testbeds.
• Data collection and analysis for quality control.
• Requirements verification and testing.
• Creating and maintaining up-to-date models of the above equipment systems.
• Spec and Procurement of various equipment sub-systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Mechatronics Test Engineer I:
  At least 4 years of prior work experience in electrical/mechanical engineering, mechatronics, robotics, controls, test and measurement, or other relevant disciplines

• Mechatronics Test Engineer II:
  At least 6 years of prior work experience in electrical/mechanical engineering, mechatronics, robotics, controls, test and measurement, or other relevant disciplines

• Mechatronics Test Engineer III:
  At least 8 years of prior work experience in electrical/mechanical engineering, mechatronics, robotics, controls, test and measurement, or other relevant disciplines

For all levels:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechatronics, robotics, controls, or relevant disciplines
• Hands-on and well versed in using hand tools, assembly, bring-up and testing
• Experience writing and maintaining test scripts/programs and data analysis
• Troubleshooting and electro-mechanical system debugging experience
• Basic experience with PLC’s (Beckhoff, Allen Bradley or similar)
• Basic CAD experience (CREO, SolidWorks or similar)
• Basic PCB design experience (Altium Designer or similar)
• Goal oriented and ability to prioritize and multitask
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well in teams

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in electrical engineering, mechatronics, robotics, controls, or relevant disciplines
• More than 4 years of prior work experience in electrical/mechanical engineering, mechatronics, robotics, controls, test and measurement, or other relevant disciplines
• Prior experience in one or more of the following areas: nanofabrication, precision machine design, mechatronics, systems and controls, instrumentation, optical systems design

Salary Range

TIE Pays Industry Competitive Salaries

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity (ex: using a mouse)
• Climbing of stairs

Work Shift

Monday to Friday 40 hours per week.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position may have the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, dependent upon the job profile you qualify for, and subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicant to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English)
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish)

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.