Mechatronics Engineer

Mechatronics Engineer

The Mechatronics Engineer will execute all aspects of the engineering process for both new and existing manufacturing test systems and assembly equipment. This position will conduct circuit design, electrical panel creation, test process development, software improvement and sustainment, fixture creation, analysis and repair of manufacturing equipment, and process improvement and sustainment. Some systems the team has created include: bed of nails test fixtures, non-destructive leak tester, pneumatic clamp, and a wind tunnel. The engineer is expected to independently manage technical projects, drive innovative solutions, and provide engineering expertise throughout the development, deployment, and sustainment of manufacturing systems and equipment.

Essential Functions / Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, implement, and maintain integrated systems that complete specialized production steps, automate a manual process, validate electrical characteristics, validate sensor accuracy, or validate product specifications
• Gain understanding of existing NK product lines, materials, processes and technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop and enhance electro-mechanical systems for new products that meet global standards and product requirements
• Create and maintain PCBAs and electronic panels for manufacturing equipment and test systems
• Create and maintain instrument control programs for manufacturing equipment and test systems
• Support mechanical assemblies for manufacturing equipment and test systems
• Produce and maintain complete and accurate documentation including drawings, bill of materials, test specifications, lab reports, and technical construction files
• Analysis and troubleshooting of integrated systems to identify and resolve any issues

Required Qualifications and Personal Qualities:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and determine appropriate test methods and strategies; experience designing circuits is a plus
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in full-time engineering roles
• Strong foundational skills in electrical and mechanical systems
• Proficiency with electrical instrumentation (DMM, Oscilloscope, PSU, etc)
• Experience using programming languages such as C, C#, TestStand, or similar
• Strong curiosity, willingness to learn, and hands-on approach to problem-solving
• Excellent communication and documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with metrology equipment or calibration processes
• Experience with data acquisition systems such as PXIe
• Experience developing bed of nails test systems

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

Climate-controlled manufacturing facility and offices. May be required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, climb or balance. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Dogs in office.

Hours of Work/Location:

NK offices are located in Boothwyn, Pennsylvania. This position offers the option to work either: Four 10-hour days (4x10s) per week, or Five 8-hour days (5x8s) per week. Additionally, employees may be eligible for one remote (work-from-home) day per week, based on project needs and team coordination.

Benefits:

• Employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.

• Voluntary benefits include family medical, life insurance, critical care insurance, FSA dependent care and pet insurance.

• HSA with employer contribution

• 401k with employer match up to 5% at time of eligibility after 90 days of employment

• 9 paid holidays, one floating holiday and flexible PTO

• Paid Maternity/Paternity leave

All benefits are subject to a benefit waiting period of 60 to 90 days.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:

Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship. Security clearance is not required.

Equal Opportunity Employer – At Will Employment:

NK is an equal opportunity employer. NK conducts all employment-related activities in full compliance with all applicable Federal and State laws and without regard to an individual's age, color, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or other legally protected category is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person will be discriminated against in hiring or in any other aspect of their employment and also applies to training, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefits, and all other aspects of employment. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.

About NK:

Nielsen-Kellerman is the parent company for eight brands focused on helping people succeed in their profession or passion by providing mission-critical measurements, information, insight and guidance whenever and wherever needed. Ambient Weather, Kestrel Weather, KestrelMet, RainWise, Kestrel Ballistics, MagnetoSpeed, Blue Ocean Megaphones and NK Sports are each recognized as the preeminent products for their applications from meteorology to military, firefighting to farming and rowing to research. Our products ARE us - we design them, build them, sell them, and passionately stand behind them.

NK has been in business for over four decades and is still growing stronger. Working here offers excellent opportunities for personal and professional development as well as the fun and satisfaction of being part of a successful American business. NK is a Lean enterprise committed to American manufacturing and continuous improvement of our design, production, administrative and sales processes.

NK's headquarters comprises three facilities located in Boothwyn, PA, about 30 minutes southwest of Philadelphia. Our Ambient Weather brand operates primarily from Chandler, AZ in the Phoenix suburbs. NK's work environment is informal and high-energy, and our employees' quality of life is important to us. NK has been named Philly Top Workplace 10 times, including 2025.