Position Title: Mechatronics Technician
Position Description: Protingent has an exciting contract Mechatronics Technician opportunity with our client.
Job Responsibilities:
- You will help construct, test, update, and maintain our systems as we moves from early prototypes into customer pilots and initial production.
- Some assignments will be first-time builds with limited documentation and missing details to resolve.
- Others will involve carefully following process in ongoing reliability testing, or reproducing existing systems across multiple robots.
- We need someone who takes pride in doing both kinds of work correctly and seeing each task through to its intended result.
- Build and integrate mechanical assemblies and electrical subsystems for our prototypes using CAD, drawings, schematics, BOMs, and guidance from the engineering team.
- Fabricate and install components including frames, actuators, panels, cable harnesses, motors, sensors, and electrical enclosures.
- Identify missing parts, unclear requirements, and build issues early; work with engineers to resolve them without losing schedule.
- Keep prototype systems synchronized by carefully implementing approved design changes, validating functionality, and documenting completion.
- Run defined performance and reliability tests, clearly document results, and troubleshoot problems with the engineering team.
- Maintain an organized, safe, and effective prototype shop, including tools, materials, and parts.
- Support pilot installations and system maintenance at customer sites as needed.
- Translate hands-on build experience into clear assembly, test, and maintenance instructions as we move toward production.
- Reliable and accountable: finish what you start and close the loop.
- Disciplined in your craft: follow the process and do the job right.
- Practical and self-directed: make progress and know when to ask for help.
- Focused on priorities: do the most important work first.
- Adaptable and resilient: stay productive when plans change.
- Collaborative and low ego: work well with others and take feedback with grace.
- Safety-conscious: protect yourself, your teammates, and the equipment
Job Qualifications:
- Associates or higher in engineering technology, robotics, or a related field - or equivalent hands-on experience.
- Hands-on experience building, integrating, testing, maintaining, or repairing mechanical and electrical equipment.
- Strong mechanical intuition and practical build skills using common hand and shop tools; experience with 3D printing is strongly preferred.
- Electrical assembly and measurement fundamentals, including wiring, soldering or crimping, and using tools such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and bench power supplies.
- Some experience reading CAD, drawings, wiring diagrams, or schematics; familiarity with SolidWorks or another CAD package is helpful.
- The maturity to follow defined procedures and complete repetitive work carefully when the system requires it.
- The judgment to operate with moderate ambiguity, manage multiple tasks, and keep work aligned with team priorities.
- Ability to work on-site in Menlo Park during normal business hours and travel to pilot sites as needed.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
- Built or maintained robots, automated equipment, custom machinery, or vehicles.
- Fabricated cable harnesses, electrical panels, or electronics prototypes.
- Familiarity with manual mills or lathes.
- Prototyped with Arduino or ESP32, motors, sensors, actuators, vacuum systems, or end effectors.
- Worked with BOMs, DFM, GD&T, manufacturing documentation, or production transition.
- Supported customer deployments or performed field service.
Job Details:
- Job Type: Contract
- Location: Menlo Park, CA
- Pay Range: $32 - $37/hr
Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO) and an administered 401k plan.
About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.