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Senior Mechatronics Engineer

OSARO
San Francisco, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2026

As a Sr Mechatronics engineer, you will be participating in the research, development and deployment of AI enabled robot cells for material handling and logistics applications. You will collaborate with Operations, Software, and Machine Learning teams to research, design, integrate, test and deploy new robotic hardware including: robot cell designs, end effectors, cameras, lighting, HW control devices (PLCs, I/O couplers, sensors, etc),  pneumatics, actuators, custom mechanisms.


We value candidates who are passionate about what they build, feel a strong sense of ownership over their work, are driven to succeed and appreciate a harmonious work environment.

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What you'll be doing
  • Researching, designing, prototyping, and testing ML-enabled robotic automation systems.
  • Developing high-level system designs for hardware controls using off-the-shelf devices (I/O couplers, PLCs, sensors, etc.).
  • Creating detailed pneumatic and electrical system designs.
  • Collaborating with and managing domestic and offshore integration partners to co-develop and deploy robotic cells.
  • Performing cost-benefit analyses to assess technical feasibility, cost implications, and performance benefits of new mechatronic systems.
  • Writing technical specifications.
  • Testing and characterizing electromechanical and optical systems.
  • Supporting internal engineering teams by troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems to ensure equipment is operational for both demos and development.


Experience & Skills You'll Need
  • 3 years of machine design / mechatronics experience in industry.
  • Experience with detailed design of pneumatic/electrical systems.
  • Experience with Cabinet design.
  • Experience with hardware system design  -  specifying, designing &  integrating off-the-shelf controls hardware for cell control logic.
  • Experience with 3D printing as well as designing for, sheet metal, CNC and welding.
  • Strong Solidworks CAD design experience; capable of creating and maintaining complex assemblies and subassemblies.
  • Software/Scripting skills (python, etc).
  • Familiarity with motion control components such as motors, encoders, linear actuators,  pneumatics, and sensors.
  • Demonstrated ability to engage with partners and third parties to support the design, fabrication, assembly & test of complex mechatronic systems.
  • Comfort around machine tools and ability to fabricate concepts in-house.
  • Experience managing multiple projects and balancing competing priorities.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication with an emphasis on teamwork and organizational skills.
  • A strong work ethic and a willingness to learn in a small team-based environment.
  • Experience (or enthusiastic about) working in a fast paced environment. 
  • Ability to work from the office 4-5 days a week.
  • Willingness to travel (limited).
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.


Bonus if You Have
  • Experience in the development of Industrial controls systems; including the use of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
  • Experience programming articulated Industrial Robots (Fanuc, Kuka, Yaskawa, etc.).
  • Experience with ROBOGUIDE or other robot simulation software and system Animation tools, used to create, program, and simulate a robotic work-cell in 3-D.
  • Experience with robotic End of Arm Tool design.
  • Experience with 2D & 3D Vision systems (Cognex, Datalogic, Keyence, Sick, Custom etc.).


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$150,000 - $175,000 a year
Actual compensation is based on various factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, and experience.
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More About OSARO

OSARO is a San Francisco-based startup company building machine learning software for industrial automation, to power robots in logistics and material handling centers. Our vision is to develop a solution that enables  industrial robots to perform diverse tasks in a wide range of environments. We are excited and driven to see the results of our efforts operating in the fast-growing field of autonomous material handling. We implement state-of-the-art techniques but constantly strive to build the simplest possible solution. OSARO is technique agnostic and always focused on the goal. We regularly review academic literature for novel strategies while steering clear of the hype. We’re focused on delighting our customers with systems that work like magic. 


Our markets are global. That’s why OSARO employs a diverse team of experts in various fields from more than 15 countries, attracting talent from both innovative companies and the research labs of top-ranked engineering universities. We are naturally curious, love healthy debate, and respect varying points of view. At OSARO, we strive to be champions for equality. We believe we can serve as a model for diversity in the tech industry by emphasizing policies of nondiscrimination and inclusion at every step.


We are an equal opportunity employer who offers

Health, dental, vision, and commuter benefits

Generous, flexible vacation time

Excellent paid parental leave policy with the option for additional reduced and unpaid leave

The chance to work with robots!


The above full-time position is available immediately.

Salary : $150,000 - $175,000

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