Senior Mechatronics Controls Engineer

berkshiregrey; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire Grey seeks a product development engineer to drive hardware-software integration across the full lifecycle, from concept to long-term support, as part of an integrated team of hardware and software engineers.

You will be a self-starter who turns unclear problems into practical solutions, thriving in a team of top talent and contributing to cutting-edge robotic automation solutions in industrial settings.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or similar field.
• 6+ years of related work experience in automation or semiconductor/industry.
• Proven experience bringing industrial automation systems into production.
• Experience with PLC programming and control systems design across industrial environments.

Skills

Industrial automation

Electrical engineering

PLC programming

Systems integration

Hardware-software co-design

Data analysis

Education

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or similar

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

AutoCAD Electrical

Git

CI/CD concepts

Job description

About

Join us at Berkshire Grey to deliver best-in-class robotic automation solutions that solve real customer problems and deliver immediate value. Our Engineering team is seeking a talented professional for a product development role. The ideal candidate will have strong experience at all stages of the product development lifecycle from concept to long-term support as part of an integrated team of hardware and software engineers. We’re looking for self-starters who can turn unclear problems into practical solutions, thriving in a team of top talent.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or similar (e.g. Mechatronics, Computer, Mechanical, Robotics Engineering, Physics).
• Six or more years of related work experiencein industries such asmaterial handling, process automation, piece part automation or semiconductor industry.
• Demonstrated experience bringing industrial automation systems into production and supporting them throughout their lifecycle.
• Significant experience with:
  • Supporting functionally safe electromechanical systems compliant with harmonized risk assessment and hazard analysis standards.
  • PLC coding of automation systems for industrial control environments. Ideally within Siemen’s TIA Portal using SCL, LAD, FBD.
  • Controls orchestration of motor driven roller (MDR) conveyor systems.
  • Design selection and integration of COTS sensors and drives into complex machinery
    • Equipment such as photo-eyes, proximity sensors, barcode scanners.
    • Various motor architectures in the power range of 50W-3kW.
    • VFD Drives, robot arms.
  • Designing industrial communications networks and distributed I/O such as Ethernet-IP, Profinet, ASi and IO-Link.
  • Debug of complex devices using design documents, first principles analysis, and basic electrical tools (e.g. multimeters, oscilloscopes, thermal sensors)
• Additional experience or working knowledge in:
  • Good source control practices using git. Exposure to CI/CD concepts and build automation.
  • Practical data analysis to drive engineering focus and debug.
  • API definition for control systems interface with higher level software.
  • Developing and maintaining electrical designs in AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical.

Why Berkshire Grey?

• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI-powered robotic solutions that are transforming the supply chain and logistics industry.
• A culture of innovation and collaboration, with a commitment to professional development and growth.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

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