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# Mechatronics and Manufacturing Automation Engineer

- **Company:** Elve Inc
- **Location:** Davis, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $85,000.0 - $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, SolidWorks (CAD), Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), Robotic Automation Software, Visual Systems, Data Logging, Hardware Debugging
- **Published:** September 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/844dc309-e605-4fa8-86af-5fd1b6a2f807/mechatronics-and-manufacturing-automation-engineer

## About the Role

* Proven experience in mechatronics, robotics, or automation engineering for manufacturing processes
 * Experience with design, training, and deployment of robotics, sensors, actuators, and control systems
 * Hands-on experience deploying automation in manufacturing or test environments
 * Ability to independently design, build, and debug physical systems
 * Python programming
 * Proven knowledge and experience deploying IoT systems in production environments

Preferred Qualifications

 * 3+ years of experience in relevant roles in a commercial setting
 * Experience with industrial robotics, AI-driven robotics, or vision systems
 * Familiarity with Solidworks and GD&T
 * Familiarity with discrete manufacturing
 * Experience working in fast-moving venture-backed companies

## Description

This role owns the design, build, and deployment of physical automation systems across manufacturing and test operations. The Automation & Mechatronics Engineer will develop fixtures, tooling, robotics, and automated workcells that increase throughput, speed, consistency, and safety.

This is a hands-on role requiring comfort with hardware, controls, and iterative deployment in a live manufacturing environment. You can expect a split between design, coding, hands-on hardware assembly, implementation, validation, and hands-on hardware debugging., * Design and implement automated manufacturing and test equipment (robotics, fixtures, tooling, workcells), including robotic systems and IoT logging to improve throughput and reduce manual labor

 * Collaborate with manufacturing, test, and quality teams to define automation requirements and perform safety and function validation
 * Troubleshoot and improve existing automation systems for reliability and maintainability
 * Develop and maintain documentation for automation systems including SOPs and maintenance procedures