Mechatronics / Automation Specialist

Skip To Main ContentBack to SearchOffice in United States of America: BoulderMechanical Engineering& 6 othersLooking for something else?Find a vacancy that works for you. Send us your CV to receive a personalized offer.Find me a jobWe are seeking a hands-on Mechatronics / Automation Specialist to support hardware automation test benches and robotic fixtures. This is a physical, lab-based role for an autonomous self-starter who builds, wires, maintains, and troubleshoots electromechanical test stations, while interfacing with existing Python automation scripts to execute tests and isolate failures.Req.# Operate collaborative/industrial robotic arms (hand-guiding, kinesthetic teaching, or scripted motion) to collect consistent, high-volume motion and sensor datasetsAssemble and maintain electromechanical test setups, including cable routing, wire harness fabrication, crimping, soldering, and mounting sensors/actuatorsUse multimeters, power supplies, and oscilloscopes to diagnose electrical faults and signal integrity issuesRead, run, and modify Python scripts for hardware control, motion routines, and automated data collection pipelinesSystematically triage failures across the stack — distinguishing between mechanical binding, wiring dropouts, sensor calibration shifts, and script errorsMaintain high data hygiene standards: label and log data runs accuratelyProvide clear daily blocker and station status reportsHands-on experience operating collaborative or industrial robotic arms for data capturePractical electromechanical fixturing and wiring experience (cable routing, harness fabrication, crimping, soldering, sensor/actuator mounting)Confidence using benchtop diagnostic tools: multimeters, power supplies, oscilloscopesWorking proficiency in Python for hardware interfacing (not a software architecture role, but must be comfortable navigating code)Strong systematic troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, and software domainsExcellent attention to detail in data labeling/logging and clear communication skillsExperience with collaborative robot arms (e.g., Franka FR3, Universal Robots) or multi-axis precision gantriesFamiliarity with cameras, optical sensors, force/torque sensors, or IMUsBasic CAD viewing skills (Siemens NX, SolidWorks, STEP) for fixture verificationRapid prototyping experience (e.g., 3D printing)