Senior II/Staff Mechatronics Engineer (Robotics)

TL;DR

Senior II/Staff Mechatronics Engineer (Robotics): Designing and optimizing early-stage electromechanical systems, robotic subassemblies, and scientific laboratory instruments with an accent on mechanical and electrical design, embedded software, and controls. Focus on rapid prototyping, system integration, and solving complex testing, debugging, and cross-platform automation challenges.

Location: Onsite in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

Salary: $136,800–$217,866 USD base compensation, with bonus potential and early-stage equity.

Company

hirify.global develops AI-powered scientific instruments and autonomous systems designed to accelerate discovery across medicine, materials, and energy.

What you will do

• Design and develop mechatronic solutions for scientific and robotic applications, including mechanical systems, electrical hardware, and control software.
• Build rapid proof-of-concepts using 3D printing, machining, commercial components, and repurposed parts.
• Integrate custom and off-the-shelf components with automation frameworks and robotics control systems.
• Test, debug, and troubleshoot systems and subassemblies while collecting performance and experiment data.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, product, scientific, and end-user teams to resolve integration challenges.
• Create technical drawings, integration documentation, test plans, and reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.
• 6–10 years of relevant engineering experience and strong collaboration skills with end users.
• High proficiency in C/C++ and Python, with experience using microcontrollers such as STM32, Arduino, and Raspberry Pi.
• Proficiency with CAD tools including SolidWorks, Creo, or Siemens NX, plus rapid prototyping techniques.
• Experience integrating sensors, motors, drives, analog signals, discrete I/O, and associated electrical hardware.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and proficiency with SolidWorks PDM, GitHub, and embedded protocols including UART/Serial, SPI, I2C, and CAN.

Nice to have

• Custom PCB design and fabrication experience.
• PLC-based systems and industrial protocols such as EtherNet/IP, RS-232, OPC/UA, or MQTT.
• Experience with high-vacuum, ultra-high-vacuum, or optical systems.
• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on, prototype-heavy environment with startup speed and a focus on scientific innovation.
• U.S. full-time employees receive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Benefits include employer-paid life and disability insurance, flexible time off, company holidays, and paid parental leave.
• Educational assistance, commuter benefits, bike-share memberships for office-based employees, and a subsidized lunch program are provided.
• Full-time employees outside the U.S. receive benefits tailored to their region.