Senior II/Staff Mechatronics Engineer

The role

This person will design, develop, and optimize early-stage electromechanical systems, robotics subassemblies, and lab instrumentation. They will work with scientists to bridge hardware, software, electrical, and controls.

What you will do

• Develop novel mechatronic solutions for scientific and robotic applications.
• Work with cross-functional teams to provide technical support and resolve integration challenges.
• Develop rapid proof-of-concepts via prototyping methods.
• Perform testing, debugging, and troubleshooting of systems and subassemblies.
• Create, update, and maintain technical design documentation.
• Design solutions to integrate components with automation frameworks and robotics control systems.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics or other 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
• Thrives in a hands-on prototype heavy environment
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills
• Proficiency with version control systems, especially SolidWorks PDM & GitHub
• Experience with embedded communication protocols (UART/Serial, SPI, I2C, CAN)

Nice to have

• Experience designing and fabricating custom PCBs
• Experience or familiarity with PLC based systems
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, RS-232, OPC/UA, MQTT)
• Experience with vacuum systems (High Vacuum and Ultra-High Vacuum) or optical systems
• Experience in semi-conductor manufacturing

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• Flexible time off with generous company wide holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Educational assistance program
• Commuter benefits, including bike share memberships for office based employees
• Company subsidized lunch program

About the company

Lila Sciences is building Scientific Superintelligence™ to solve humankind's greatest challenges. They combine advanced AI models with proprietary AI Science Factory™ instruments into an operating system for science.