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Berkshire Grey is seeking a Senior Mechatronics and Control Engineer to join the Research and Development team as a robotics generalist. You will own rapid prototyping efforts for robotic automation systems, spanning the full lifecycle from concept and CAD design through prototype fabrication, perception integration, motion planning, testing, and iteration.
In this role, you will translate operational and customer needs into system requirements and practical engineering plans. You'll design and fabricate mechanisms, end effectors, fixtures, and automation subsystems using CAD and hands-on prototyping methods. You will integrate robot arms, end effectors, sensors, perception components, motion planning software, and control interfaces into working systems. Your responsibilities include developing and debugging Python, C++, and ROS/ROS2 software for prototype behavior, integration, data collection, and system validation.
You will bring up, test, and troubleshoot incomplete systems across mechanical, electrical, controls, and software boundaries. You'll use experiments and metrics to compare candidate solutions and drive design decisions. Collaboration is key—you'll work with suppliers, machinists, contract manufacturers, and internal engineering partners to turn rough concepts into robust prototypes. You'll communicate results through clear technical writing, design reviews, test plans, reports, and documentation. Occasional travel (up to 10%) to customer sites is required to understand automation needs, observe system constraints, and support prototype trials.
Required qualifications include a bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering, robotics, computer science, mechatronics, or equivalent practical experience. You must demonstrate generalist ability across the robotics stack: mechanical design, prototyping, software integration, robot bring-up, and system-level debugging. Proficiency with 3D CAD (preferably SolidWorks) and strong hands-on prototyping skills are essential. You need working knowledge of Python and C++, experience with ROS/ROS2, and demonstrated ability integrating robot arms, end effectors, sensors, and automation equipment. You should be comfortable learning new technical areas quickly and making progress with incomplete requirements. Experience with perception systems (camera-based sensing, object detection, pose estimation) and motion planning is highly valued.
Preferred qualifications include six or more years of relevant robotics or automation engineering experience, familiarity with PLCs and industrial automation controls, knowledge of controls theory and servo tuning, basic PCB or electrical design skills, and experience designing systems for industrial or warehouse automation environments.
