Senior Mechatronic Systems Engineer

Simplexity Product Development is an engineering design services company with four office locations and over 75 employees. Simplexity has been selected as one of Americas Best Places to Work by Inc. Magazine and is often chosen by top technology firms, including six of the Fortune 100, as their design partner. We strive to create an environment of top-notch engineers, experts in their field, who are passionate about bringing product development excellence to the worlds leading diagnostic, medical and wearable device companies. We are seeking a Senior Mechatronic Systems Engineer for any one of our four west coast locations. The primary focus of the job will be leading and participating in the design of mechatronic products. Specific technical responsibilities vary by project; however, it is imperative to have a command of engineering fundamentals across multiple engineering disciplines including mechanics, electronics, control systems and embedded firmware. The projects will require understanding how these principles are applied to simple, reliable design. As a senior level role this job will often require leadership to coordinate and specify deliverables from engineers of other disciplines. Leadership and teamwork skills, as well as written and oral communication skills, are critical to success in this role.JOB DUTIES Assist in systems level architecture developmentDevelop algorithms for motion control, both high level motion planning and low-level feedback control. Implementation in embedded firmware in C or on host PC in C or Python as appropriate.Mentor junior engineers in their development workHelp guide project schedules and break down into schedulable detailed technical tasksDevelop associated tools for testing and validation of product performanceDevelop solutions as part of a cross discipline team (EEs, MEs, FW/SW and Systems Engineers)Work effectively in a team setting and collaborate openly with other engineersWork through the product lifecycle, including design, implementation, and verificationDesign and execution of design acceptance criteriaInterface with the customers in person, in teleconferences and via written communicationsQUALIFICATIONS Bachelors or Masters of Science degree in Engineering or Computer Science from an accredited four-year university8+ years of applicable experienceKnowledge of mechanical drive systemsKnowledge of mechanical system dynamics and feedback controlsKnowledge of motion system component selection including motors and sensorsHave a command of software engineering fundamentals and modern SW development processesProficiency in C programmingExperience with Python and/or MATLABWorking knowledge of:Embedded processorsAnalog and digital sensorsBasic understanding of electrical circuitsAbility and willingness to learn new technical skillsAbility to analyze and understand existing designs with an eye toward designing the minimal change set required to meet client objectivesHighly motivated with demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.Excellent organization and analytical skills combined with attention to detail. Ability to prioritize and plan effectivelyEthical and honest in every part of the jobOTHER EXPERIENCE DESIREDExperience in any of the following areas is a plus:Hardware development for medical devices (including regulatory requirements) and working in a medical quality system experienceC++ or CUnderstanding of PCBA design conceptsExperience with Atlassian tools (Confluence, JIRA, BitBucket)Advanced control designBENEFITSIn addition to competitive pay, we offer:Excellent Healthcare plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision) fully paid for by the company for the employee; partial payment for dependents401(k) plan with company matchLong-term and short-term disability, AD&D and Life InsurancePaid maternity/new parent leave11 Paid holidays3 weeks of paid time off (PTO) per year, increasing after 2, 5, and 9 years of serviceFlexible working hours and working from homeWe work to maintain the best possible environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning and culture.Simplexity has a flexible policy that allows employees to work from home or from the office during the COVID-19 pandemic if current health orders allow for it. Some travel and/or on-site work at client sites may be required for this position. Applicants are required to disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status and must be being fully vaccinated with a Center for Disease Control (CDC)-approved COVID-19 vaccine by their start date or provide documentation of a medical exemption if they cannot be vaccinated. Full compliance with Simplexitys Covid-19 safety procedures is required for all in-person work. Simplexity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Created: 2025-11-15