Motion Systems Engineer

Laser Photonics Corporation; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Laser Photonics Corporation in Lake Mary, Florida, seeks an experienced Motion Systems Engineer to design and develop multi-axis precision motion systems for laser processing and automation equipment. You will lead mechanical and electrical design from concept through prototype to production, create 3D CAD models, perform tolerance analyses, and integrate motion with PLCs and controllers.

The role requires a BS in engineering and 5+ years of hands-on experience, with strong CAD skills and a

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Strong engineering design and product development experience.
• X/Y/Z + Theta motion knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop X/Y/Z linear axes and Theta rotational axes.
• Design precision positioning systems, stages, gantries, and automated equipment.
• Design and select servo motors, direct drives, magnetic drives, linear motors, actuators, and encoders.
• Develop mechanical and/or electrical designs from concept through prototype and production.
• Create and modify 3D CAD models, assemblies, engineering drawings, and schematics.
• Perform design calculations, component selection, tolerance analysis, and system-level engineering.
• Integrate motion systems with PLCs, motion controllers, robotics, and automation systems.
• Troubleshoot and optimize mechanical, electrical, and motion-control systems.
• Support prototype development, testing, commissioning, and production integration.
• Develop advanced motion solutions for laser processing and automation equipment.

Skills

Mechanical design

Electrical design

Mechatronics

3D CAD

Motion control

Servo systems

Hands-on prototyping

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics

Tools

SolidWorks

LabVIEW

PLC programming

Job description

Laser Photonics Corporation is looking for an experienced Motion Systems Engineer to join our engineering team in Lake Mary, Florida.

We’re looking for someone with strong mechanical, electrical, or mechatronics design capabilities and hands-on experience designing and developing multi-axis precision motion systems.

What You’ll Be Working On:

• Design and develop X/Y/Z linear axes and Theta rotational axes
• Design precision positioning systems, stages, gantries, and automated equipment
• Design and select servo motors, direct drives, magnetic drives, linear motors, actuators, and encoders
• Develop mechanical and/or electrical designs from concept through prototype and production
• Create and modify 3D CAD models, assemblies, engineering drawings, and schematics
• Perform design calculations, component selection, tolerance analysis, and system-level engineering
• Integrate motion systems with PLCs, motion controllers, robotics, and automation systems
• Troubleshoot and optimize mechanical, electrical, and motion-control systems
• Support prototype development, testing, commissioning, and production integration
• Develop advanced motion solutions for laser processing and automation equipment

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Controls Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience
• Strong engineering design and product development experience
• Strong understanding of X/Y/Z + Theta/rotary-axis motion
• Experience with servo systems, drives, actuators, encoders, and motion controllers
• Experience with direct-drive, magnetic-drive, or linear-motor technology is highly desirable
• Strong CAD and design skills
• Hands-on experience developing and testing equipment

Preferred Experience:

• Robotics and automation
• CNC or multi-axis machinery
• Linear motors and direct-drive technology
• Rotary stages
• Motion control and kinematics
• PLCs and servo systems
• Semiconductor equipment
• Advanced manufacturing

Why LPC?

This is an opportunity to work on advanced laser, robotics, automation, and precision-motion technologies and have a hands-on role in designing and developing equipment from initial concept through production.

Location: Lake Mary, FL

Work Arrangement: Onsite