Senior Mechatronics Engineer

BioTalent; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

BioTalent is seeking a Senior Mechatronics Engineer to lead the development of electromechanical drive systems and related technologies. You will work across mechanical, electrical, controls, and software teams to shape architecture, solve integration challenges, and mentor engineers.

The role emphasizes technical ownership, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on leadership to deliver reliable, manufacturable products from concept to production.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related discipline.
• Experience developing electromechanical products involving motors, motion systems, controls, automation, or related technologies.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical system integration.
• Experience with motor controls, servo systems, power electronics, robotics, automation, or control systems.
• Proven ability to lead technical projects and collaborate across engineering disciplines.
• Experience with product testing, verification, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of electromechanical drive systems and related product technologies.
• Drive system design involving motors, gearing, motion control, electronics, and mechanical assemblies.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop robust and manufacturable solutions.
• Support system integration, commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
• Develop and execute verification and validation activities to ensure product reliability and performance.
• Lead root cause investigations and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Coordinate technical activities across multiple projects while managing priorities, schedules, and risks.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to engineers across the organization.
• Contribute to engineering best practices, development processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Mechatronics

Systems integration

Problem solving

Communication

Education

BS/MS in Mechatronics

Job description

Senior Mechatronics Engineer | Electromechanical Systems

Join a team developing advanced electromechanical systems that combine precision mechanics, motion control, electronics, and automation technologies. We're looking for a hands-on technical leader who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges and wants to play a key role in bringing innovative products from concept through commercialization.

In this role, you'll lead the development of sophisticated drive systems and electromechanical products while working closely with mechanical, electrical, controls, and software engineering teams. You'll have the opportunity to influence system architecture, solve complex integration challenges, mentor engineers, and make a direct impact on product performance, reliability, and manufacturability.

What You'll Do

• Lead the development of electromechanical drive systems and related product technologies.
• Drive system design involving motors, gearing, motion control, electronics, and mechanical assemblies.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop robust and manufacturable solutions.
• Support system integration, commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
• Develop and execute verification and validation activities to ensure product reliability and performance.
• Lead root cause investigations and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Coordinate technical activities across multiple projects while managing priorities, schedules, and risks.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to engineers across the organization.
• Contribute to engineering best practices, development processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related discipline.
• Experience developing electromechanical products involving motors, motion systems, controls, automation, or related technologies.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical system integration.
• Experience with motor controls, servo systems, power electronics, robotics, automation, or control systems.
• Proven ability to lead technical projects and collaborate across engineering disciplines.
• Experience with product testing, verification, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Why This Role?

• High level of technical ownership and influence.
• Opportunity to work on complex, multidisciplinary engineering challenges.
• Collaborative environment with strong cross-functional engagement.
• Opportunity to mentor engineers and help shape future technology platforms.

If you're energized by solving difficult engineering problems and enjoy working at the intersection of mechanics, electronics, controls, and automation, we'd love to connect.