Mechatronics Engineer

Mechatronics Engineer

Mach Industries is seeking a Mechatronics Engineer to join our team based in San Francisco building products around mechatronics and robotics. The team is small with high ownership and agency, operating as a start up within Mach Industries.

The engineer in this role will develop mechanical systems end-to-end, from ideation through deployment, working with your peers to make technical and design decisions in the early stages of the product development. High level responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Anticipate challenges in actuation, kinematics, sensor integration and embedded controls in order to help keep the team moving forward
• Make early technical and design decisions, from part selection through tradeoffs to ensure we can build and manufacture at scale
• Contribute to test plans, technical documentation, and engineering reviews.
• Validate design and iterate hardware based on performance feedback
• Build proof-of-concept designs, run experiments, and communicate findings

Required Qualifications:

• Foundational understanding of mechatronics, mechanism design, kinematics and dynamics.
• Demonstrated hands-on turning ideas into hardware, bridging theory and practicality
• Experience taking ambiguous, open-ended problems and creating workable design with minimal oversight
• An intrinsic curiosity about hard problems and the motivation to learn unfamiliar systems
• Ability to lead reviews, influence cross-functional teams, and convey risks and solutions clearly
• Experience making design decisions around 3D CAD, 2D drawings, material selection, and manufacturability.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BA degree or equivalent practical experience in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, robotics, physics, or mathematics.
• Experience with rapid fabrication, tolerance analysis and mechanical simulation
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines and evaluate tradeoffs to get a complete system working
• Understanding of high-volume manufacturing processes (injection molding, die casting, stamping, machining, bonding)
• Proven record of mechanically integrating electronics (sensors, PCBs, antennas, batteries) in complex assemblies
• 3+ years of experience taking hardware products from concept to production, with a portfolio of shipped mechanical designs

Compensation:

• Engineer $115,000 —$150,000 USD
• Senior Engineer $155,000 —$195,000 USD
• Principal Engineer $195,000 —$260,000 USD

At Mach, we believe that compensation is more than just a paycheck. It's a comprehensive package designed to reward the time, skills, and expertise you bring to our team. We are committed to offering competitive compensation that is equitable, transparent, and aligned with market trends.

• Competitive Salaries : We continuously research market rates to ensure our salaries are competitive with those in our industry and geographic location.
• Performance-Based Incentives : Our bonus structure is tied to both individual and company performance, creating a win-win scenario that motivates our team members to excel.
• Equity Participation : We offer stock options or equity to employees, ensuring that you share in the success and growth of the company.
• Benefit Packages : Our benefits include healthcare, dental and vision plans, retirement savings, and paid time off, because we understand that your well-being extends beyond the office.
• Professional Development : We allocate funds for continuing education, training, and career growth.
• Transparency : We are committed to openness about our compensation tiers and how decisions are made, ensuring trust and mutual respect.

By joining Mach, you're not just accepting a job—you're becoming a key part of a team that values your contributions and invests in your growth. Together, we aim to create a rewarding environment that sets the stage for long-term success.