Senior Mechatronics Engineer
- Location
- Austin, TX · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Listed
- 30 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- embedded systems
- motor control
- Python
Also useful
- C/C++
- MATLAB
- LabVIEW
About the role
The Senior Strategic R&D Mechatronics Engineer I is responsible for leading the design, development, integration, and validation of advanced mechatronic systems that support next-generation product innovation and strategic technology initiatives. This role combines mechanical, electrical, controls, and software engineering expertise to develop high-impact solutions from concept through commercialization.
The ideal candidate is a highly collaborative technical leader with strong systems-thinking capability, hands-on prototyping experience, and a passion for innovation in complex electromechanical systems
Responsibilities
- Lead the research, architecture, design, and development of advanced mechatronic systems and subsystems.
- Drive strategic R&D initiatives aligned with long-term technology roadmaps and business objectives.
- Develop and integrate mechanical components, embedded systems, sensors, actuators, motion control systems, and automation technologies.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product management, manufacturing, quality, and external partners to deliver innovative solutions.
- Conduct feasibility studies, proof-of-concept development, risk analysis, and system validation testing.
- Create system-level requirements, technical specifications, design documentation, and test protocols.
- Support prototype builds, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and performance optimization activities.
- Evaluate emerging technologies, materials, and methodologies to enhance product performance and competitive differentiation.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering best practices, technical standards, and innovation culture.
- Participate in strategic planning, intellectual property development, and technical presentations to leadership and stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or related engineering discipline preferred; equivalent extensive hands-on industry experience may be considered in lieu of a degree for candidates who demonstrate the ability to meet all other technical and professional requirements.
- 7+ years of experience in mechatronics, robotics, automation, or advanced electromechanical system development.
- Strong understanding of integrated mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
- Experience with CAD software, system modeling, simulation, and rapid prototyping tools.
- Proficiency in embedded systems, sensors, actuators, motor controls, and industrial communication protocols.
- Experience with programming and scripting languages such as Python, C/C++, MATLAB, or LabVIEW.
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical projects from concept through validation.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Additional information
Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit candidates through this application. ICON does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency submissions for candidates and will not pay fees to any third-party agency without a prior agreement with ICON.
As part of our compliance with these obligations, the Company invites you to voluntarily self-identify as set forth below. Provision of such information is entirely voluntary and a decision to provide or not provide such information will not have any effect on your employment or subject you to any adverse treatment.
Any and all information provided will be considered confidential, will be kept separate from your application and/or personnel file, and will only be used in accordance with applicable laws, orders and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement purposes.
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Equal opportunity and legal notices
ICON is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an innovative, inclusive, diverse and discrimination-free work environment. Employment with ICON is based on merit, competence, and qualifications.
It is our policy to administer all personnel actions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
Consistent with the obligations of these laws, ICON will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Furthermore, as a federal government contractor, the Company maintains an affirmative action program which furthers its commitment and complies with recordkeeping and reporting requirements under certain federal civil rights laws and regulations, including Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended) and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (as amended).
From ICON's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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