What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechatronics Engineer position at Vale Concepts?
About Vale
At Vale, our goal is to make magic and bring the real benefits of matcha to a billion people. We are a group of fun-loving, matcha enthusiasts who believe that a good idea can come from anywhere. Vale is a Seattle startup making magic through cutting-edge technology, automation, and world class hospitality experiences. We are a dynamic and highly cross functional team with a wealth of experience in food service, food automation, software engineering, aerospace, and consumer electronics. We have come together to develop the Matcha experience of the future - whether that's in a cafe, your neighbourhood park, or at home.
About You
You are someone who is enthusiastic about matcha, obsessed with innovation, and loves being a part of a dynamic team.
As a Mechatronics Engineer, you will integrate mechanical, electrical, and software subsystems into cohesive, high-performing automated products for Vale.
$112,000 – $148,000 per year
Benefits
At Vale, our goal is to make magic and bring the real benefits of matcha to a billion people. We are a group of fun-loving, matcha enthusiasts who believe that a good idea can come from anywhere. Vale is a Seattle startup making magic through cutting-edge technology, automation, and world class hospitality experiences. We are a dynamic and highly cross functional team with a wealth of experience in food service, food automation, software engineering, aerospace, and consumer electronics. We have come together to develop the Matcha experience of the future - whether that's in a cafe, your neighbourhood park, or at home.
About You
You are someone who is enthusiastic about matcha, obsessed with innovation, and loves being a part of a dynamic team.
- Enthusiastic about matcha. The world of matcha is huge, so you should be curious about its benefits, flavor profiles, and methods of preparation.
- Detail Oriented. Take pride in your craft and ensure Vale's products are consistent, repeatable, and of the highest quality.
- Versatile. Bringing matcha to a billion people is dynamic work! You should be comfortable sharing your expertise in one area, but capable of owning something new in another.
- A bar raiser with proven experience. You don't just meet the standard — you raise it. You bring deep, hands-on expertise that elevates everyone around you and sets a new benchmark for what great looks like.
- Excited to be a part of a growing team. Vale is a growing company and we want you to grow with us.
- Genuinely interdisciplinary. You are as comfortable with a CAD model as you are with a control algorithm. You love systems that integrate beautifully.
As a Mechatronics Engineer, you will integrate mechanical, electrical, and software subsystems into cohesive, high-performing automated products for Vale.
- Design and develop mechatronic systems that integrate mechanical, electrical, and software components
- Lead system integration activities across subsystem teams during product development
- Develop and validate actuation, sensing, and feedback control systems
- Create detailed system specifications and interface control documents
- Build and test prototypes to validate design concepts and refine performance
- Identify and resolve integration issues across mechanical, electrical, and software domains
- Support manufacturing transfer and field deployment of mechatronic systems
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
- 4 years of mechatronics or systems engineering experience in product development
- Strong foundation in mechanical design, electrical circuits, and control systems
- Experience with CAD tools (SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar) and PCB design
- Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink or equivalent for modeling and simulation
- Hands-on prototyping experience and ability to work in a lab environment
$112,000 – $148,000 per year
Benefits
- Company funded ORCA card
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Annual bonuses
- Joining a fun startup in Seattle
Salary : $112,000 - $148,000