Mechatronics Engineer

Hummingbird Scientific is seeking a Mechatronics Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of instrumentation aimed to advance scientific research. This role is ideal for experienced professionals with a background in mechatronics or precision engineering. If you're passionate about system design, enjoy solving complex problems, and like working from the first principles, this is the role for you.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>

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As a Mechatronics Engineer at Hummingbird Scientific, you'll be a part of a global engineering team. You'll take full ownership of designing and testing complete mechanical / mechatronics systems - from initial concept through final release and product testing.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>

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Requirements<\/h3>

Key Qualifications:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>

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• Demonstrated experience in designing, building and testing integrated mechatronics systems<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>

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• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles (Kinematics, Dynamics, System Design)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>

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• 2D/3D CAD expertise - SolidWorks or equivalent<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>

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• Proficiency with mechanical drawings and GD&T<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>

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• <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Understanding of electronics, electronics design, testing, and hands-on electrical systems implementation.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>

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• Committed individual who takes ownership of projects and timeline<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>

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Education and Experience:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>

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• BS in Mechatronics or Mechanical Engineering, MS or PhD is a plus<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>

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• 3-5 years of relevant experience in industry with product development and system design<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>

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• <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Professional experience in LabVIEW or equivalent product software development<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>

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<\/span>Optional Qualifications:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>

• Background in precision engineering is a plus<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>

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• Prior experience in scientific instrumentation or research environments<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>

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• Product testing experience<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>

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Why join Us<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>

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• Build precision tools used by top universities, national labs, and research institutions worldwide<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>

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• Be part of a team that values technical rigor, curiosity, and cross-functional collaboration<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>

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• See your work go from concept to production and directly impact the global scientific community<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>

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• <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Enjoy competitive compensation and a supportive work environment designed for growth<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>

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Job Location: <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>This job is located on-site in Lacey, WA<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>

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Apply here with your resume and cover letter. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>

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Benefits<\/h3>

Compensation:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b> Hummingbird Scientific offers a generous compensation package based on experience and demonstrated capabilities. Benefits include paid vacation, holidays, sick time, medical and dental benefits as well as a company 401(k) plan.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>

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