Senior Robotics Prototyping Engineer Mechatronics & Control

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

Job summary

Berkshire Grey in the United States is seeking a Senior Mechatronics and Control Engineer to lead rapid prototyping of automation systems, integrating CAD, perception, motion planning, controls, and software.

The candidate is a robotics generalist comfortable moving from CAD to Python/C++ software, ROS-based integration, system bring-up, testing, and debugging to create working demonstrations and early production concepts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering, robotics, CS, mechatronics, computer engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Own rapid prototyping for robotic automation systems, from concept and CAD through prototype build, perception integration, motion planning, test, and iteration.
• 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

CAD/Prototype fabrication

Python

C++

ROS/ROS2

Perception systems

Motion planning

System bring-up

Technical communication

Testing & debugging

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering, robotics, CS, mechatronics, or related

Tools

SolidWorks

3D printing

ROS/ROS2 tooling

Job description

Berkshire Grey in the United States is seeking a Senior Mechatronics and Control Engineer to lead rapid prototyping of automation systems, integrating CAD, perception, motion planning, controls, and software.

The candidate is a robotics generalist comfortable moving from CAD to Python/C++ software, ROS-based integration, system bring-up, testing, and debugging to create working demonstrations and early production concepts.