Mechatronics Engineer

Job Title: Mechatronics Engineer Location: PALAKKAD Employment Type: Full-Time About the Role We are seeking a motivated Mechatronics Engineer to join our hardware team in building the next generation of outdoor autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). This is a high-impact, hands-on role where you will transition from academic theory to real-world deployment. Key Responsibilities 1.

Robotics Hardware & Electronics Integration System Assembly: Lead the physical integration of electronic sub-systems, including custom PCB mounting and robust enclosure assembly. Cable Harnessing: Design and fabricate durable, weather-resistant wiring harnesses optimized for high-vibration outdoor environments. Power Systems: Integrate Battery Management Systems (BMS) and DC-DC converters to manage stable power distribution across the platform. 2.

Embedded Systems & Motion Control Firmware & Debugging: Flash and validate firmware on microcontrollers (ESP32/STM32) and troubleshoot low-level bootloader or communication issues. Actuation & Tuning: Calibrate motor drivers and fine-tune PID control loops to ensure precise steering and smooth motion profiles. Validation: Perform \"hardware bring-up\" and verify that encoder feedback aligns perfectly with physical movement. 3.

Mechanical Design & Actuation Drive Systems: Design and integrate mechanical assemblies, including gearboxes, shafts, couplings, and wheel configurations. Component Selection: Evaluate and select appropriate motors ( DC, BLDC, or Servo ) based on torque and environmental requirements. Robustness: Ensure mechanical integrity and precision alignment for all motors, sensors, and structural components under field conditions. 4.

Sensor Integration & Field Testing Sensor Fusion: Physically mount and align LiDAR, IMU, GPS, and Camera arrays to optimize field-of-view and minimize vibration interference. Protocol Analysis: Verify data integrity across CAN bus, I2C, and UART using oscilloscopes and logic analyzers. Field Deployment: Execute outdoor test cycles, perform root-cause analysis on hardware failures, and collect log data for iterative performance improvements. 5.

Documentation & Quality Assurance Technical Records: Maintain detailed mechanical drawings, BOMs (Bill of Materials), and interconnect diagrams using KiCad or Lucidchart. Lifecycle Tracking: Log hardware bugs and maintain \"vitals\" sheets for each prototype to track performance over time. Standardized Testing: Follow structured checklists for quality control and system validation during the bring-up phase.

Required Qualifications & Skills Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.E. / B.Tech) in Mechatronics, Robotics, Mechanical, ECE, or EEE. Circuit & Hardware Literacy: * Proficiency in reading and interpreting schematics. Hands-on experience with multimeters for troubleshooting continuity, voltage, and signal integrity.

Mechanical & Assembly Tooling: * Practical experience with hand tools (crimpers, wire strippers, etc.) and basic soldering. Fundamental understanding of motors, gear systems, and general mechanical assembly. Embedded Programming: * Foundational knowledge of C/C++ .

Ability to navigate microcontrollers to modify GPIO assignments, toggle pins, and perform basic hardware-level debugging. Core Mindset: A proactive \"tinkerer\" who enjoys hands-on problem solving, disassembling systems to understand their mechanics, and iterative prototyping. Preferred Qualifications (The \"Plus\" Factors) Software & Ecosystems: Familiarity with the Linux command line , ROS (Robot Operating System) , and version control using Git .

Design Tools: Exposure to CAD software for mechanical design or modeling. Systems Knowledge: Prior experience with sensor integration (LiDAR, IMU) and PID control systems. Proven Passion: Participation in competitive robotics (e.g., Robocon, Formula Student, drone clubs) or a portfolio of personal robotics projects.

What We Offer Mentorship: Direct access to senior robotics engineers with years of industry experience. Hardware Access: Work with high-end sensors (LiDAR, RTK-GPS) and industrial-grade motor controllers.