Ginkgo Bioworks
Senior Mechatronics Engineer
Emeryville, California +1 · Senior · Full-time · Posted Jul 21, 2026
- Location
- Emeryville, California
Emeryville - 1440 Stanford Ave - Experience
- 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
- Education
- BS or MS in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Systems, or Robotics Engineering, or equivalent.
About the job
Leads the design and deployment of robotic mechatronics systems that automate laboratory processes, from mechanical design through integration and support.
What you'll do
- Lead end-to-end CAD design, robot trajectory programming, and deployment of automated workcells.
- Coordinate with biologists, software and systems teams, and vendors to integrate equipment and translate lab needs into engineering solutions.
- Set design standards, manage hardware revisions and upgrades, and mentor engineers.
What they ask for
- BS or MS in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Systems, or Robotics Engineering, or equivalent; 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
- Advanced hands-on proficiency with SolidWorks (2020 or later), including PDM Vault, and experience applying DFM/DFA to production hardware.
- Robotics experience designing, simulating, validating, and teaching trajectories on a physical six-axis or SCARA arm.
- Basic software engineering proficiency and experience in at least 3 listed areas, including lab automation, fabrication, wiring, PLCs/safety systems, or systems engineering.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with lab automation equipment, integrator work, conveyor or transport systems, motion-control software, or hands-on fabrication.
- Prior experience in life sciences, biotech, or pharmaceutical automation.
Tools
SolidWorks, PDM Vault, Python, PLCs, Beckhoff TwinCAT, Siemens, Agilent, Hamilton
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