Senior Mechatronics Engineer at Icon in Austin, Texas, United States
- Company: Icon
- Location: Austin, Texas, United States
- Posted: Sep 18, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Experience: 7+ years
Overview
The Senior Strategic R&D Mechatronics Engineer I is responsible for leading the design, development, integration, and validation of advanced mechatronic systems that support next-generation product innovation and strategic technology initiatives. This role combines mechanical, electrical, controls, …
Job description
- The Senior Strategic R&D Mechatronics Engineer I is responsible for leading the design, development, integration, and validation of advanced mechatronic systems that support next-generation product innovation and strategic technology initiatives. This role combines mechanical, electrical, controls, and software engineering expertise to develop high-impact solutions from concept through commercialization.
- The ideal candidate is a highly collaborative technical leader with strong systems-thinking capability, hands-on prototyping experience, and a passion for innovation in complex electromechanical systems
Responsibilities
- Lead the research, architecture, design, and development of advanced mechatronic systems and subsystems.
- Drive strategic R&D initiatives aligned with long-term technology roadmaps and business objectives.
- Develop and integrate mechanical components, embedded systems, sensors, actuators, motion control systems, and automation technologies.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product management, manufacturing, quality, and external partners to deliver innovative solutions.
- Conduct feasibility studies, proof-of-concept development, risk analysis, and system validation testing.
- Create system-level requirements, technical specifications, design documentation, and test protocols.
- Support prototype builds, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and performance optimization activities.
- Evaluate emerging technologies, materials, and methodologies to enhance product performance and competitive differentiation.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering best practices, technical standards, and innovation culture.
- Participate in strategic planning, intellectual property development, and technical presentations to leadership and stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or related engineering discipline preferred; equivalent extensive hands-on industry experience may be considered in lieu of a degree for candidates who demonstrate the ability to meet all other technical and professional requirements.
- 7+ years of experience in mechatronics, robotics, automation, or advanced electromechanical system development.
- Strong understanding of integrated mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
- Experience with CAD software, system modeling, simulation, and rapid prototyping tools.
- Proficiency in embedded systems, sensors, actuators, motor controls, and industrial communication protocols.
- Experience with programming and scripting languages such as Python, C/C++, MATLAB, or LabVIEW.
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical projects from concept through validation.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Skills
Required
- Highly collaborative
- Technical leader
- Strong systems-thinking capability
- Passion for innovation
- CAD software
- System modeling
- Simulation
- Rapid prototyping tools
- Embedded systems
- Sensors
- Actuators
- Motor controls