Engineer II / Senior Mechatronics Engineer, Hardware & Controls Engineering

Your Impact at LILA

Lila Sciences is seeking a Mechatronics Engineer II to join our Advanced Engineering Team to design, develop, and optimize electromechanical systems. This role bridges hardware, software, electrical, and controls to deliver intuitive, high-performance automated solutions.

What You'll Be Building

• Write control software to coordinate sensors, actuators, and motion systems into cohesive automated solutions
• Develop HMI/GUI interfaces for operator interaction and system monitoring
• Prototype and build test jigs and fixtures to de-risk designs and optimize system performance
• Program and tune servo drives, actuators, and sensor feedback loops
• Create control algorithms and logic for automated equipment
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering
• 3-5 years of relevant experience
• Experience with HMI development platforms
• Proficiency with version control systems, especially Git & Github.
• Proficiency with C/C++ and Python, or similar languages
• Experience with microcontrollers (STM-32, Arduino, Raspberry Pi)
• Experience with rapid prototyping techniques
• Experience specifying and integrating sensors, motors, drives
• Understanding of analog signal types (4-20mA, 0-10V) and discrete I/O
• Thrives in a hands-on prototype heavy environment
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills

Bonus Points For

• Understanding of machine states, control theory and PID tuning
• Experience or familiarity with PLC based systems
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, RS-232, OPC/UA, MQTT)
• Experience or familiarity with CAD software (Solidworks, Creo, Siemens NX)
• Experience working directly with end-users to develop requirements