TerraFirma
Electromechanical Engineer
Robot Ranch (Austin, TX) · On-site · Full-time · Posted Jul 14, 2026
- Education
- B.S. in Electromechanical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering
About the job
Designs, prototypes, tests, and deploys rugged electromechanical systems for remote operation of heavy machinery in demanding outdoor conditions.
What you'll do
- Design and build mechanical systems, enclosures, actuators, linkages, mounts, brackets, and wiring harnesses.
- Rapidly prototype, assemble, test, diagnose, and refine systems for reliability in field conditions.
- Coordinate with engineering teams, vendors, and manufacturers; maintain CAD models, drawings, and build documentation.
What they ask for
- B.S. in Electromechanical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering.
- Hands-on experience designing and assembling mechanical systems with actuators and sensors.
- Proficiency in mechanical prototyping using 3D printing, machining, and basic fabrication tools.
- Familiarity with field deployment challenges such as mechanical fatigue, waterproofing, and ruggedization.
Nice to have
- Experience designing electromechanical systems for Drones, Electric Vehicles, Aircraft, or Robotics.
- Experience with motion systems, enclosure design, structural analysis, sensor integration, wiring harnesses, or CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or Onshape.
Tools
3D printing, CNC machining, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Onshape, brushless DC motors, multi-bar linkages, microcontroller programming
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