Dandy
Sr Mechatronics Engineer [South Bay, CA]
$152K–$179K
USA - San Francisco Bay Area CA · Hybrid · Senior · Full-time · Posted Sep 1, 2026
- Experience
- 6+ years of machine-building experience.
- Education
- B.S./M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, or Robotics Engineering.
About the job
Designs and integrates high-precision mechatronic systems for robotic manufacturing machines that produce custom dental prosthetics, from prototyping through production readiness.
What you'll do
- Architect robotic hardware systems, integrating actuators, sensors, and electromechanical subsystems.
- Design manufacturing platforms for 3D printing, milling, grinding, and polishing; prototype, analyze, and test components.
- Coordinate system integration across mechanical, electrical, firmware, and software teams.
What they ask for
- 6+ years of machine-building experience in hardware, mechatronics, or robotics engineering, focused on production-system architecture.
- B.S./M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, or Robotics Engineering.
- Expert proficiency with Solidworks or similar platforms, plus knowledge of fabrication and manufacturing processes, robotic kinematics/dynamics, motor controllers, and simulation tools.
- Hands-on experience with sensor integration, embedded systems, and manufacturing design execution.
Nice to have
- Automation System Integrator or OEM experience delivering turnkey automated solutions.
- Knowledge of advanced motion control, laser interferometry, optical encoders, AOI/3D vision, FEA/CFD, custom motors or actuators, or robotic safety standards.
Pay
USD $152,000-$179,000 base salary; 8% bonus (amount not specified); equity (amount not specified)
Tools
Solidworks, Beckhoff/TwinCAT, ACS, Elmo, FEA/CFD, ISO 10218, ISO 13482
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