Test Mechatronics Engineer

HireArt, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k package

Disability and life insurance paid by

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

HireArt, Inc. is seeking a Test Mechatronics Engineer to support testing, validation, and troubleshooting of complex hardware systems in a hands-on development lab in San Francisco, CA.

The role focuses on electromechanical testing across mechanical, electrical, and firmware components, with results feeding AI training efforts. The ideal candidate has hands-on testing experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and can communicate technical findings clearly.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience testing electromechanical systems.
• Experience testing actuated mechanisms or moving platforms.
• Understanding of common electromechanical failure modes and troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, and firmware systems.
• Experience using hardware testing and diagnostic tools such as data loggers, load cells, oscilloscopes, and test fixtures.
• Familiarity with Python for test scripting and data collection.

Responsibilities

• Test complete hardware systems and subsystems, including actuated mechanisms and moving platforms.
• Translate hardware performance requirements into structured test procedures with data collection and logging.
• Diagnose system failures and identify root causes across mechanical, electrical, and firmware components.
• Document test results, failures, and technical findings to support troubleshooting and improvements.
• Use data loggers, load cells, oscilloscopes, test fixtures, and Python-based test scripts to support testing and validation.
• Review instructions and provide feedback to improve technical documentation.

Skills

Electromechanical testing

Troubleshooting

Python scripting

Data collection

Lab tool proficiency

Tools

Data loggers

Oscilloscopes

Load cells

Test fixtures

Python

Job description

HireArt is helping our client find a Test Mechatronics Engineer to support the testing, validation, and troubleshooting of complex hardware systems in a hands-on development lab.

In this role, you'll test mechanical, electrical, and firmware-integrated systems throughout the hardware development lifecycle, from initial assembly through testing and iterative improvements. Your testing activities, demonstrations, and documented results will also contribute to training AI systems to better understand hands-on physical work.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on electromechanical testing experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to identify system failures and communicate technical findings clearly.

Recording & Data Collection Notice

This role involves recording your work to support AI training and development. Lab cameras and screen recording on your work device will capture your activities. Depending on the project, you may also be asked to wear sensors, such as motion trackers or pressure-sensing gloves, that collect biometric data. Before starting, you'll receive details about the recording and data collection requirements specific to your role, how your data will be protected, and the consent process.

As a Test Mechatronics Engineer, you'll:

• Test complete hardware systems and subsystems, including actuated mechanisms and moving platforms, to evaluate actuator performance, sensing, and control loops.
• Translate hardware performance requirements and success criteria into structured test procedures, including data collection and logging.
• Diagnose system failures and identify root causes across mechanical, electrical, and firmware components.
• Document test results, failures, and technical findings to support troubleshooting and future hardware improvements.
• Use data loggers, load cells, oscilloscopes, test fixtures, and Python-based test scripts to support system testing and validation.
• Review written and on-screen work instructions, identify inaccuracies, and provide feedback to improve technical documentation.

Requirements

• 2+ years of hands-on experience testing electromechanical systems
• Experience testing actuated mechanisms or moving platforms
• Understanding of common electromechanical failure modes and the ability to troubleshoot issues across mechanical, electrical, and firmware systems
• Experience using hardware testing and diagnostic tools, including data loggers, load cells, oscilloscopes, and test fixtures
• Familiarity with Python for test scripting and data collection

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience with motor tuning
• Experience developing or implementing test automation
• Experience designing or building test fixtures
• Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs
• HireArt covers all costs for short and long-term disability and life insurance
• 401k package

Commitment: This is a full-time, 6-month contract position staffed via HireArt. The role is onsite and available to candidates local to the San Francisco, CA area.

HireArt values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas or employ corp-to-corp.