Mechatronics Engineer

Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Robotic Systems Engineer to support the maintenance, upgrade, and configuration management of complex robotic systems in a research and development environment. This role plays a critical part in ensuring system traceability, reliability, and compliance across R&D and clinical activities within a highly regulated industry. The ideal candidate brings deep handsu2011on experience with electromechanical systems, excels at disciplined troubleshooting, and can lead system builds, testing, and process improvements while collaborating across multiple engineering disciplines. Key Responsibilities + Maintain, upgrade, and support robotic systems for R&D development under formal design control processes + Perform system configuration management to ensure accurate traceability across R&D and clinical activities + Lead handsu2011on, structured systemu2011level troubleshooting, collaborating with crossu2011functional engineering teams + Author and maintain engineering documentation related to process improvements and system changes + Develop test methods and protocols, execute testing, analyze results, and generate reports + Release test results and documentation through Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) + Support system builds, including inventory management, procurement coordination, and materials tracking + Identify and propose improvements to system reliability, robustness, and process efficiency + Lead or support detailed planning activities such as Bills of Materials (BOMs), procurement strategies, and future build planning + Apply industry best practices to the development and support of complex electromechanical systems Required Qualifications + 7u201310+ years of experience in a complex electromechanical system R&D environment + Bacheloru2019s or Masteru2019s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline + Experience working in highly regulated industries, such as medical devices or aerospace + Proven, handsu2011on experience with the assembly, integration, and testing of electromechanical systems + Strong problemu2011solving ability, with experience breaking complex systems into manageable components + Demonstrated success collaborating across multiu2011disciplinary engineering teams + Experience with technical leadership and task ownership + Project management experience, including task estimation, scheduling, and work breakdown structures + Knowledge of industry best practices for complex system development + Experience creating productionu2011level and support documentation, including: + Bills of Materials (BOMs) + Assembly drawings + Maintenance and support instructions + Proficiency developing and executing test methods and validation protocols + Excellent documentation and technical communication skills + Proficiency with Microsoft Office Preferred / Additional Qualifications + Experience using or modifying MATLAB, Simulink, or LabVIEW + Experience in fixture qualification, process validation, or system validation + Experience supporting design transfer or New Product Introduction (NPI) + CAD proficiency, with SolidWorks strongly preferred + Working knowledge of: + Design for Manufacturability / Assembly (DFM/A) + Six Sigma methodologies + Statistical tolerance analysis + Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems and ECO workflows Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Newton, MA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $70.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: u2022 Medical, dental & vision u2022 Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital u2022 401(k) Retirement Plan u2013 Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available u2022 Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) u2022 Short and long-term disability u2022 Health Spending Account (HSA) u2022 Transportation benefits u2022 Employee Assistance Program u2022 Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Newton,MA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 12, 2026. 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Created: 2026-05-02