Senior Mechatronics Engineer - Robotics & Instrumentation

Lila Sciences; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Commuter benefits

Company lunch program

Job summary

Lila Sciences is seeking a Senior II/Staff Mechatronics Engineer to join our Advanced Engineering Team to design, develop, and optimize electromechanical systems, robotics subassemblies and lab instrumentation. You will bridge hardware, software, electrical, and controls with scientists to bring ideas to reality.

You will build novel mechatronic solutions, prototype rapidly, test and debug systems, document designs, and integrate components with existing robotics frameworks across platforms in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics or related Engineering.
• 6-10 years of relevant experience.
• Strong collaboration skills and experience working directly with end users.
• High proficiency with C/C++ and Python.
• Proficiency with microcontrollers (STM-32, Arduino, Raspberry Pi).
• Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, Siemens NX).
• Strong experience with rapid prototyping techniques.
• Expertise specifying and integrating sensors, motors, drives, and associated electrical/electronic hardware, including analog signal types (4-20mA, 0-10V) and discrete I/O.

Responsibilities

• Instrument Development: Develop novel mechatronic solutions for scientific and robotic applications including mechanical design, electrical design, and control software.
• Collaboration and Support: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineers, electrical, software developers, product managers, and end-users, providing technical support and resolving integration challenges promptly.
• Rapid Prototyping: Develop rapid proof-of-concepts via prototyping methods such as 3D printing, machining, modifying commercial off-the-shelf items, and repurposing parts from obsolete or decommissioned systems.
• Testing and Debugging: Perform rigorous testing, debugging, and troubleshooting of systems and subassemblies to capture experiment data, performance metrics, or inform future design iterations.
• Technical Documentation: Create, update, and maintain clear, comprehensive design documentation including technical drawings, integration methods, test plans and reports, facilitating ease of use by internal teams and end-users.
• System Integration: Design solutions to integrate custom or existing off-the-shelf components with existing automation frameworks and robotics control systems, ensuring compatibility and stability across multiple platforms.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Embedded systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics or related Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Siemens NX

STM32

Arduino

Raspberry Pi

UART/Serial

SPI

I2C

CAN

GitHub

SolidWorks PDM

Job description

Lila Sciences is seeking a Senior II/Staff Mechatronics Engineer to join our Advanced Engineering Team to design, develop, and optimize electromechanical systems, robotics subassemblies and lab instrumentation. You will bridge hardware, software, electrical, and controls with scientists to bring ideas to reality.

You will build novel mechatronic solutions, prototype rapidly, test and debug systems, document designs, and integrate components with existing robotics frameworks across platforms in a