Senior Mechatronics Developer

About Voltera

Voltera is a rapidly scaling and profitable Canadian tech company that has been driving change in the additive electronics industry since 2013. Our customers span 92 countries and use our products to improve quality of life and push the boundaries of what electronics can do. From developing electronics skin to exploring space our products support some of the worlds most exciting engineering endeavors.

Our first product the V-One PCB printer integrates drilling through-holes printing conductive materials dispensing solder paste and reflowing circuits to enable fast iteration of circuit board designs. Our second product the NOVA materials dispensing system offers precision dispensing of functional materials on both flexible and rigid substrates for flexible hybrid electronics prototyping and materials research.

As we continue to tackle new challenges we are looking for ambitious talented individuals to join the adventure. We are a tight-knit mission-driven team. You will be supported by people who care challenged to grow and trusted to make a real impact.

About the Job

• Design and integrate gantries actuators sensors calibration systems and precision mechanisms.
• Translate product needs into motion sensing accuracy repeatability reliability serviceability and manufacturability requirements.
• Help define acceptance criteria for machine capability validation production readiness and field reliability.
• Make design decisions for motors transmissions rails belts lead screws bearings encoders endstops homing cable routing stiffness and mechanical constraints.
• Develop calibration and alignment approaches including tolerance stack-ups error budgets compensation methods factory workflows and field-service considerations.
• Work with mechanical electrical firmware software manufacturing and UX teams to make practical technical trade-offs.
• Build and execute validation plans for motion performance repeatability robustness calibration reliability and manufacturing yield.
• Support prototype builds first articles pilot builds and production ramp.
• Participate in design reviews covering DFM DFA tolerance stack-ups assembly sequence serviceability reliability and integration risk.
• Debug issues across mechanical electrical firmware and software boundaries including vibration missed steps backlash compliance resonance drift thermal effects and sensor noise.
• Create and review CAD drawings BOMs interface documents test plans design notes and production documentation.
• Share technical knowledge with teammates and help improve motion design debugging and documentation practices.

Working conditions

• Working from the office in Waterloo at least three days per week.

About You

• Post-secondary education in Mechatronics Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Robotics Systems Engineering or a related field or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong experience designing mechatronic systems involving motion sensing actuation calibration and controls.
• Strong grounding in kinematics dynamics stiffness compliance friction backlash vibration tolerance stack-ups and error budgeting.
• Hands-on experience with gantries rails belts lead screws bearings motors encoders endstops motor drivers harnessing and mechanical constraints.
• Experience defining motion requirements validation plans calibration methods and acceptance criteria.
• Ability to debug issues across mechanical electrical firmware and software boundaries.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD such as Onshape SolidWorks Fusion 360 or an equivalent tool.
• Working knowledge of sensors encoders limit switches grounding shielding cable routing and signal integrity.
• Ability to read schematics and PCB layouts for integration debugging and design review.
• Strong technical communication documentation and collaboration skills.
• Proven ability to independently deliver complex technical work from concept through production transfer.

Nice to haves

• Experience with gantries robotic platforms pick-and-place systems CNC machines 3D printers dispensers or automation equipment.
• Experience with precision systems where calibration alignment repeatability and field reliability are important.
• Familiarity with PID motion profiles stepper and servo behavior feedback loops compensation and control-system limitations.
• Basic Python G-code or scripting ability for testing calibration automation or data analysis.
• Experience diagnosing vibration missed steps backlash compliance drift resonance thermal effects or sensor noise.
• Exposure to machined parts sheet metal injection molding harnessing enclosures and assembly constraints.
• Experience working with suppliers contract manufacturers production teams or service teams.
• Experience supporting EVT DVT PVT pilot builds or production transfer.
• Interest in full-stack electromechanical systems from motion hardware through firmware calibration UX diagnostics and production.

Why Were Awesome

• Were a scaling company - youre hired to have a voice not to be a cog.
• Three weeks vacation to start plus a paid end-of-year company shutdown.
• Flexible work hours.
• Family-friendly work culture.
• Collaborative work environment.
• Located in the growing tech hub of Waterloo Ontario close to restaurants and easily accessible by public transit.

If this sounds like a good fit reach out! Wed love to hear from you.

Compensation

The expected base salary range for this role is CAD $100000$120000. Final compensation will be based on job-related skills experience and qualifications. This range reflects base pay only and does not include bonus eligibility or benefits.

Posting and application details

This posting is for an existing vacancy. Applications are reviewed by a member of our team; we do not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen assess or select candidates. Selected applicants will be contacted regarding next steps.

Voltera is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to inclusion and diversity. Voltera does not discriminate based on race ancestry place of origin color ethnic origin citizenship creed sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age record of offenses marital status family status disability or any other basis forbidden under federal provincial or local law.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC