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Mechatronics Systems Engineer

Insight Global
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/26/2026

Overview

Our client is growing its systems engineering team and is hiring for two positions: Systems Engineer and Senior Systems Engineer.


Both roles focus on the development of advanced mechatronic and robotic platforms, working across mechanical, electrical, controls, thermal, and software disciplines. The primary distinction between the positions is the level of technical leadership, system ownership, and architecture responsibility.


Why Consider This Opportunity?

  • Work on highly complex robotic and mechatronic systems
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams
  • Influence next-generation automation and machine platforms
  • Opportunities available for both experienced contributors and senior technical leaders
  • High visibility within a growing engineering organization


Required Skills & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • Experience integrating mechanical, electrical, controls, thermal, and software systems
  • Knowledge of motion control, sensor integration, automation, and machine development
  • Experience with requirements management, risk analysis, and system validation
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills
  • Experience with modeling and simulation tools (MATLAB/Simulink, CAE, or similar)


Systems Engineer

  • 5 years of experience developing complex mechatronic, robotic, or automation systems
  • Experience with system integration, requirements development, and cross-functional collaboration
  • Supports architecture development, system analysis, validation, and technical problem solving


Senior Systems Engineer

  • 10 years of experience leading development of complex mechatronic or robotic platforms
  • Proven experience owning system architecture and driving technical decisions
  • Provides technical leadership, mentors engineers, and leads system-level integration efforts


Nice to Have Skills & Experience

  • Master's degree or PhD
  • Semiconductor equipment experience
  • Robotics or advanced automation experience
  • CE, SEMI, and RoHS compliance knowledge
  • Patent/IP experience
  • German and/or French language skills


Job Description

Join a multidisciplinary engineering team developing advanced mechatronic and robotic systems. In this role, you will translate customer requirements into innovative system solutions while working across mechanical, electrical, controls, thermal, and software domains.


Key Responsibilities

  • Develop system requirements, specifications, and machine concepts
  • Drive system integration across multiple engineering disciplines
  • Evaluate designs through modeling, simulation, and technical analysis
  • Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments
  • Ensure subsystem compatibility and system-level performance
  • Participate in design reviews and product development activities
  • Support compliance, certification, and documentation efforts
  • Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to resolve technical challenges
  • Contribute to innovation and intellectual property development


**Senior-level candidates will additionally provide technical leadership, own system architecture decisions, mentor engineers, and drive platform-level integration strategy.


Why Consider This Opportunity?

  • Work on highly complex robotic and mechatronic systems
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams
  • Influence next-generation automation and machine platforms
  • Opportunities available for both experienced contributors and senior technical leaders
  • High visibility within a growing engineering organization



Compensation:

$130-180k

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.


Benefit packages for this role include:

  • Health / Dental / Vision
  • Profit Sharing
  • 401k matching
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Educational Assistance
  • PTO
  • and more!


Salary : $130,000 - $180,000

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