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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer III Organization - **Company:** Novanta - **Location:** Irvine, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $117,920.0 - $176,300.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** 3D Printing, Software Applications, Systems Engineering, Communications Protocols, Performance Tuning, Requirements Management, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Architecture - **Published:** September 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/systems-engineer-iii-irvine-ca--ecde4b89-5e98-4a01-8109-03456c631dbc ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline with 7+ years of experience in systems engineering, motion control, mechatronics, automation, or a related product development environment. * Strong understanding of motion control technologies, including stepper, servo, and piezo systems, feedback devices such as linear and rotary encoders, motor drivers, controllers, communication protocols, and associated software applications. * Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems, make sound engineering decisions, and effectively manage ambiguity while collaborating across cross-functional teams and stakeholders. * Excellent communication, relationship-building, and mentoring skills, with a track record of influencing others, driving results, prioritizing effectively, and building trust through collaboration and technical leadership Physical Requirements * Ability to work in an office, engineering lab, production, or customer environment as needed. * Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and use hands to operate a computer, test equipment, tools, or product components. * Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally, with appropriate assistance when needed. * Ability to stand for extended periods during lab, production, testing, or customer-related activities. * Ability to follow safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment when working in lab, production, or customer environments Travel Requirements * Expect to travel up to 30% of the time to support customer engagements, supplier or vendor visits, internal business reviews, product development activities, and cross-site collaboration., 3D Printing, Audio Engineering, Automation, Biology, Communication Skills, Communications Protocols, Compensation and Benefits, Computer Testing, Cross-Functional, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Support/Service, Establish Priorities, Healthcare, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Medical Diagnosis, Medical Equipment, Medicine, Mentoring, Motion Control, Motor Control Systems, Needs Assessment, Operational Support Systems (OSS), Performance Tuning/Optimization, Physical Demands, Problem Solving Skills, Product Development, Product Reviews, Productivity Management, Project Execution, Requirements Management, Robotics, Safety Process, Semiconductors, Servomechanism, System Architecture, Systems Engineering, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Test Equipment, Validation Testing, Willing to Travel ## Description * Support the design, development, integration, and implementation of complex motion products and systems, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, design specifications, and performance goals. * Collaborate with customers and cross-functional stakeholders to understand application needs, translate requirements into technical solutions, and optimize overall system performance. * Identify, assess, and mitigate technical and operational risks while supporting system architecture decisions, product integration, and problem resolution. * Define and execute verification and validation activities and provide technical guidance to engineering teams to ensure product compliance, successful project execution, and customer satisfaction. ## Related Videos - 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