Senior Mechatronics & Robotics Prototype Engineer

Berkshire Grey, Inc.; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire Grey, Inc. in Massachusetts is seeking a Senior Mechatronics and Control Engineer to rapidly prototype automation systems spanning mechanics, sensors, perception, planning, and software integration.

You will work as a robotics generalist from CAD and prototyping to Python/C++ software, ROS-based integration, system bring-up, testing, and debugging, delivering working demonstrations and early production concepts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering, robotics, CS, or mechatronics.
• Broad robotics stack experience across mechanical design, prototyping, software integration, bring-up, and debugging.
• Proficiency with Python and C++ for robotics.
• Experience with ROS/ROS2 integration.
• Experience integrating robot arms, sensors, and automation equipment.
• Ability to learn quickly with limited guidance.
• Experience with perception and motion planning.

Responsibilities

• Own rapid prototyping for robotic automation, from concept to prototype build.
• Translate operational and customer needs defined by product teams into system requirements, prototype architectures, and practical engineering plans.
• Design, modify, and fabricate mechanisms, end effectors, fixtures, and automation subsystems using CAD and hands-on prototyping methods.
• Integrate robot arms, end effectors, sensors, perception components, motion planning software, and control interfaces into working systems.
• Develop and debug Python, C++, and ROS/ROS2 software for prototype behavior, integration, data collection, and system validation.
• Bring up, test, and troubleshoot incomplete systems across mechanical, electrical, controls, and software boundaries.
• Use experiments and metrics to compare candidate solutions and drive design decisions.
• Work with suppliers, machinists, contract manufacturers, and internal engineering partners to turn rough concepts into robust prototypes.
• Communicate results through clear technical writing, design reviews, test plans, reports, and documentation.
• Travel to customers as needed to understand automation needs, observe system constraints, and support prototype trials.

Skills

Robotics generalist

Python

C++

ROS/ROS2

CAD proficiency

System bring-up

Perception systems

Motion planning

Prototyping & fabrication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in mechanical engineering, robotics, CS, mechatronics, or equivalent practical experience

Tools

SolidWorks

PLC experience

PCB design basics

Job description

Berkshire Grey, Inc. in Massachusetts is seeking a Senior Mechatronics and Control Engineer to rapidly prototype automation systems spanning mechanics, sensors, perception, planning, and software integration.

You will work as a robotics generalist from CAD and prototyping to Python/C++ software, ROS-based integration, system bring-up, testing, and debugging, delivering working demonstrations and early production concepts.