Mechatronics Engineer

Job Description – Mechatronics EngineerPositionMechatronics EngineerExperience2 yearsLocationBengaluru, IndiaAbout the RoleWe are looking for a hands-on Mechatronics Engineer with approximately 2 years of experience to work on the development and integration of intelligent electro-mechanical systems.The role involves a combination of electronics system assembly and testing, sensors and actuators, control algorithms, estimation algorithms, embedded implementation, system configuration, and hardware-software integration. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working across the boundary between mechanical, electrical, embedded software, and algorithms.Key Responsibilities1. System Assembly & IntegrationAssemble and integrate electro-mechanical systems, sensors, actuators, embedded computers, controllers, and associated electronics.Perform wiring, connection, sensor installation, and basic electrical integration.Support integration of cameras, IMUs, GNSS, encoders, motors, servos, and other sensors/actuators.Configure systems for laboratory, ground, and flight testing.Troubleshoot hardware, electrical, communication, and integration issues.2. Electronics Testing & ValidationDevelop and execute test procedures for electronic and mechatronic subsystems.Perform functional testing, sensor validation, actuator testing, and system-level testing.Use laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, electronic loads, and logic analysers.Analyse test data and identify hardware, firmware, sensor, or integration issues.Maintain test records, test reports, and issue/defect logs.3. Control & Estimation AlgorithmsImplement and integrate control algorithms for electro-mechanical systems.Work with PID, state-space, feedback control, actuator control, and related control techniques.Implement estimation algorithms such as complementary filters, Kalman filters, EKF/UKF, or sensor fusion algorithms.Perform sensor calibration, parameter estimation, filtering, and system identification.Tune control and estimation parameters based on laboratory and flight-test data.4. Embedded ImplementationImplement algorithms on embedded processors and real-time computing platforms.Interface sensors and actuators using protocols such as UART, SPI, I²C, CAN, RS-232/485, Ethernet, etc.Develop or modify embedded C/C++ code for system integration.Debug hardware-software interaction and real-time issues.Support optimisation and deployment of algorithms on resource-constrained embedded systems.5. Configuration & Version ManagementMaintain configuration of hardware, firmware, software, sensors, and system parameters.Maintain configuration-controlled parameter files, calibration data, firmware versions, and test configurations.Use Git or equivalent version-control systems for software and configuration management.Maintain proper traceability between hardware configuration, software version, test results, and system performance.Support controlled release of system configurations for testing and demonstrations.6. System Testing & Field TrialsParticipate in system-level integration, laboratory testing, HIL/SIL testing, and field/flight trials.Prepare test setups and test cases based on system requirements.Collect and analyse telemetry, sensor, actuator, and performance data.Diagnose failures during integration and testing and work with the engineering team to resolve them.Support verification and validation activities for production-grade systems.Required SkillsB.E./B.Tech/M.Tech in Mechatronics, Electronics, Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.Approximately 2 years of relevant industry/project experience.Strong hands-on experience with electronics system assembly, integration, and testing.Understanding of sensors, actuators, motors, servos, and embedded systems.Good understanding of control systems and estimation/filtering techniques.Experience implementing algorithms in C/C++ and/or Python.Familiarity with microcontrollers, embedded processors, and real-time systems.Working knowledge of communication protocols such as CAN, UART, SPI, I²C and Ethernet.Experience using laboratory test equipment such as oscilloscopes and multimeters.Familiarity with Git and configuration/version management.Ability to read schematics, datasheets, interface specifications, and technical documentation.Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.Willingness to work hands-on with hardware and participate in field/flight testing.Good to HaveExperience with UAVs, robotics, autonomous systems, gimbals, or avionics.Experience with IMU, GNSS, magnetometer, barometer, encoder, camera, or other navigation sensors.Experience with EKF/UKF, sensor fusion, visual-inertial estimation, or inertial navigation.Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink.Experience with PX4, ArduPilot, ROS/ROS2, or similar platforms.Experience with HIL/SIL testing.Basic understanding of real-time operating systems.Experience with hardware bring-up and PCB-level debugging.Familiarity with engineering standards, configuration management, and structured V&V processes.Desired AttributesHands-on engineer who enjoys working with both hardware and software.Comfortable moving between mechanical assembly, electronics, algorithms, and embedded implementation.Strong debugging mindset with an ability to systematically isolate problems.Good understanding of engineering fundamentals rather than dependence on pre-built libraries or tools.Able to work independently on assigned modules while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams.Comfortable working in a fast-paced R&D environment involving prototyping, testing, iteration, and field trials.Strong documentation and communication skills.Typical Technology EnvironmentSensors & Actuators: IMU, GNSS, magnetometer, encoders, cameras, motors, servosEmbedded: Microcontrollers, ARM processors, embedded Linux/RTOSAlgorithms: PID, state estimation, Kalman filtering, sensor fusion, system identificationProgramming: C/C++, Python, MATLAB/SimulinkTesting: Oscilloscope, logic analyser, multimeter, power supply, HIL/SILThis is a hands-on R&D engineering role suited for an engineer who wants to work on complete intelligent systems rather than a narrowly defined mechanical or electronics function. The engineer will contribute across assembly → integration → algorithm implementation → configuration → testing → debugging → field validation, with particular emphasis on UAV and autonomous-system applications.