Mechatronics Engineer

Robotic Systems Engineer

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Robotic Systems Engineer to support the maintenance, upgrade, and configuration management of complex robotic systems in a research and development environment. This role plays a critical part in ensuring system traceability, reliability, and compliance across R&D and clinical activities within a highly regulated industry.

The ideal candidate brings deep hands‑on experience with electromechanical systems, excels at disciplined troubleshooting, and can lead system builds, testing, and process improvements while collaborating across multiple engineering disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, upgrade, and support robotic systems for R&D development under formal design control processes
• Perform system configuration management to ensure accurate traceability across R&D and clinical activities
• Lead hands‑on, structured system‑level troubleshooting, collaborating with cross‑functional engineering teams
• Author and maintain engineering documentation related to process improvements and system changes
• Develop test methods and protocols, execute testing, analyze results, and generate reports
• Release test results and documentation through Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
• Support system builds, including inventory management, procurement coordination, and materials tracking
• Identify and propose improvements to system reliability, robustness, and process efficiency
• Lead or support detailed planning activities such as Bills of Materials (BOMs), procurement strategies, and future build planning
• Apply industry best practices to the development and support of complex electromechanical systems

Required Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in a complex electromechanical system R&D environment
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline
• Experience working in highly regulated industries, such as medical devices or aerospace
• Proven, hands‑on experience with the assembly, integration, and testing of electromechanical systems
• Strong problem‑solving ability, with experience breaking complex systems into manageable components
• Demonstrated success collaborating across multi‑disciplinary engineering teams
• Experience with technical leadership and task ownership
• Project management experience, including task estimation, scheduling, and work breakdown structures
• Knowledge of industry best practices for complex system development
• Experience creating production‑level and support documentation, including:
  • Bills of Materials (BOMs)
  • Assembly drawings
  • Maintenance and support instructions
• Proficiency developing and executing test methods and validation protocols
• Excellent documentation and technical communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Preferred / Additional Qualifications

• Experience using or modifying MATLAB, Simulink, or LabVIEW
• Background in fixture qualification, process validation, or system validation
• Experience supporting design transfer or New Product Introduction (NPI)
• CAD proficiency, with SolidWorks strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of:
  • Design for Manufacturability / Assembly (DFM/A)
  • Six Sigma methodologies
  • Statistical tolerance analysis
• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems and ECO workflows

Work Environment

This is a full‑time, onsite role in a dynamic R&D environment focused on robotic and electromechanical systems. You will work five days per week with cutting‑edge technologies and hardware, collaborating closely with engineers across multiple disciplines. The role emphasizes hands‑on system interaction, technical rigor, and continuous improvement within a structured, design‑controlled setting.

This is a Contract position based out of Newton, MA.

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $70.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Newton,MA.

This position is anticipated to close on May 1, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $50 - $70