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Senior Mechatronics Controls Engineer.

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Senior Mechatronics Controls Engineer: our view in 3 lines...

  • The Role:This role is for an experienced controls engineer working on robotic automation solutions for industrial product development.
  • The Person:The person will help develop industrial automation systems from concept through long-term support, design and integrate controls hardware, and debug and maintain complex electromechanical systems.
  • Requirements:The ideal candidate has a BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or similar, six or more years of related work experience, and significant experience with PLC coding, functional safety, industrial communications networks, and AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical.

About the role

About

Join us at Berkshire Grey to deliver best-in-class robotic automation solutions that solve real customer problems and deliver immediate value. Our Engineering team is seeking a talented professional for a product development role. The ideal candidate will have strong experience at all stages of the product development lifecycle from concept to long-term support as part of an integrated team of hardware and software engineers. We’re looking for self-starters who can turn unclear problems into practical solutions, thriving in a team of top talent.

Qualifications

  • BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or similar (e.g. Mechatronics, Computer, Mechanical, Robotics Engineering, Physics).
  • Six or more years of related work experience in industries such as material handling, process automation, piece part automation or semiconductor industry.
  • Demonstrated experience bringing industrial automation systems into production and supporting them throughout their lifecycle.
  • Significant experience with:
    • Supporting functionally safe electromechanical systems compliant with harmonized risk assessment and hazard analysis standards.
    • PLC coding of automation systems for industrial control environments. Ideally within Siemen’s TIA Portal using SCL, LAD, FBD.
    • Controls orchestration of motor driven roller (MDR) conveyor systems.
    • Design selection and integration of COTS sensors and drives into complex machinery
      • Equipment such as photo-eyes, proximity sensors, barcode scanners.
      • Various motor architectures in the power range of 50W-3kW.
      • VFD Drives, robot arms.
    • Designing industrial communications networks and distributed I/O such as Ethernet-IP, Profinet, ASi and IO-Link.
    • Debug of complex devices using design documents, first principles analysis, and basic electrical tools (e.g. multimeters, oscilloscopes, thermal sensors)
  • Additional experience or working knowledge in:
    • Good source control practices using git. Exposure to CI/CD concepts and build automation.
    • Practical data analysis to drive engineering focus and debug.
    • API definition for control systems interface with higher level software.
    • Developing and maintaining electrical designs in AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical.

Why Berkshire Grey?

  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI-powered robotic solutions that are transforming the supply chain and logistics industry.
  • A culture of innovation and collaboration, with a commitment to professional development and growth.
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

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Published September 7, 2026
Location Bedford, Bedford
Category None  
Job Type Full-Time