- Robot type
- Industrial Automation
- Location
- CarsonCaliforniaUSA
- Job type
- Hardware
- Posted
- Jul 14, 2026
- Salary
- $170,000–$200,000 a year
Staff Mechatronics Engineer
Job description
Strong controls and mechatronics foundation with hands-on experience in PID tuning, motor and drive control, and frequency response analysis, combined with practical debugging using lab instruments and PLC-based industrial automation hardware (PLCs, safety modules, sensors, actuators). Proficient in embedded C/C++ and Python for low-level control and integration, and experienced in full-system robotic design spanning electrical, mechanical, and controls domains. Designs and sources components, creates CAD and technical drawings, and rapidly prototypes using 3D printing and basic shop tools with a strong DFM mindset.
GrayMatter Robotics is a well-capitalized Physical AI company headquartered…
Job responsibilities
- Lead system-level design and architecture of robotic and automation solutions.
- Own complex mechatronic subsystems across mechanical, electrical, and controls domains.
- Serve as a technical authority on robotic cell design, integration, and performance.
- Drive requirements definition, trade studies, and design reviews.
- Partner with software, controls, manufacturing, and field teams to deliver robust systems.
- Mentor senior and mid-level engineers; raise overall technical bar.
- Support customer-facing technical discussions and solution validation when needed.
- Identify technical risks early and guide mitigation strategies
Job requirements
- 12+ years of experience in mechatronics, robotics, or automation engineering.
- Strong background in industrial robotics, automation systems, or complex machinery.
- Demonstrated ownership of system-level designs through deployment.
- Deep understanding of electromechanical systems and controls integration.
- Experience leading technical projects or acting as a technical lead.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and make architecture-level decisions.
- Comfort operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
- Experience with robotic cell design in manufacturing environments.
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