Senior Mechatronics Engineer - Product Development

Posted 2 weeks ago

Worldwide

Summary

Please do not apply if your primary experience is limited to CAD drafting or modeling. I am seeking an engineer who has personally designed complete electromechanical products from concept through prototype. We are seeking a skilled Mechatronics/Product Development Engineer to design a compact, automated, durable product. The project involves the design of a compact electromechanical product incorporating DC motors, cable-driven mechanisms, linear actuators, bearings, and custom mechanical assemblies. Experience selecting motors, designing mechanisms, and integrating electromechanical systems is required. The ideal candidate will have experience in mechanical design and product development, with a strong understanding of mechatronics principles. The role requires close collaboration throughout concept development, engineering trade studies, design reviews, and prototype development to produce a robust proof-of-concept design suitable for fabrication and testing. Please include examples or screenshots of products you personally designed and briefly describe your specific engineering contributions. This project is confidential. An NDA must be signed before detailed project information is shared. Deliverables: Concept development Mechanism architecture Motor selection and sizing Gearbox / transmission selection Bearing selection CAD assembly Detailed part design Preliminary Bill of Materials (BOM) Design review meetings Design revisions Desirable skills: Electromechanical Design Mechatronics Motion Systems Motion Control Robotics SolidWorks Design for Manufacturing (DFM) Product Development Machine Design Experience working directly with overseas manufacturers or preparing designs for manufacturing is highly desirable. In your proposal, please describe the most technically challenging electromechanical product you have personally designed and your specific role on that project. Generic proposals will not be considered. Please begin your proposal with the words "Mechanical Innovation" so I know you've read the full job posting.

  • Less than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 1-3 months
    Duration
  • Expert
    Experience Level
  • $8.00

    -

    $15.00

    Hourly
  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Mechanical Engineering
Nice-to-have skills
Product Design
Mechanical Design
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:10 to 15
  • Interviewing:
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  • Invites sent:
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  • Unanswered invites:
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About the client
Member since Jul 6, 2026
  • United States
    10:41 PM

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