Mechatronics Engineer Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

Company Description

We are a Physical AI platform for feeding nations. By fusing proprietary AI with breakthrough industrial hardware, We deploys automated animal feed-crop factories directly on-site for livestock operators. Our technology uses less than 2% of the water and 1% of the land compared to conventional agriculture while enabling climate-proof production anywhere on Earth. We provide increased food sovereignty for nations while the need for local protein production increasingly intersects with national security.

Role Description

We're looking for a Mechatronics Engineer who thrives in a fast-moving startup and enjoys building real systems that combine mechanics, electronics, control, and software. This role is central to our product development - you'll design, prototype, test, and commission custom automated systems from concept through production. You won't just model parts in CAD; you'll develop complete electromechanical solutions, validate them in the real world, and own the outcome.

You're someone who embraces AI as part of your daily workflow, not as a buzzword, but as a practical way to move faster and solve problems more effectively. You're self-directed, comfortable with ambiguity, and able to adapt as priorities shift. In a startup environment, the best team members are the ones who can pivot quickly without losing momentum.

What You'll Do

• Design and develop custom mechatronic systems from early concept through working prototype and production-ready implementation.

• Develop mechanical mechanisms and motion systems including linear, rotary, indexing, pick-and-place, and transfer architectures.

• Select and integrate actuators, motors, drives, sensors, feedback devices, and control components to meet system performance requirements.

• Work closely with electrical and software teammates to integrate motion control, sensing, and machine logic into a complete system.

• Apply DFM and DFMA principles throughout the design process with a focus on manufacturability, serviceability, cost, and reliability.

• Prototype rapidly using 3D printing, shop fabrication, wiring, and bench testing; iterate based on test results.

• Perform root cause analysis on design, integration, and performance failures, then drive improvements through build-test-iterate cycles.

• Develop and support control system concepts, including PLC fundamentals, motion control, and machine sequencing.

• Use AI tools daily to accelerate research, documentation, troubleshooting, component selection, and problem-solving.

• Own projects end-to-end - from scoping and planning through design, build, test, commissioning, and handoff.

• Shift fluidly as priorities evolve and help keep the team focused in a startup environment.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience designing automated or electromechanical systems in a hands-on engineering environment.

• Strong experience with mechanical design and motion system architecture.

• Experience selecting and integrating motors, actuators, sensors, drives, and feedback devices.

• Ability to design systems that combine mechanics, electrical hardware, and control logic.

• Solid DFM/DFMA instincts - you think about how systems will be built, wired, assembled, tested, and serviced while designing them.

• Proven ability to build and test prototypes, troubleshoot failures, and iterate quickly.

• Strong cross-functional communication skills; you work effectively with mechanical, electrical, software, and manufacturing teams.

• True project ownership mindset - you drive work from concept to completion without needing to be managed.

• Startup adaptability: you embrace change, shift priorities without losing momentum, and thrive in evolving environments.

• Active daily use of AI/LLM tools for technical research, documentation, and problem-solving.

Preferred Qualifications

• High-level SolidWorks proficiency - 3D modeling, assemblies, and drawings.

• Working knowledge of SolidWorks PDM/PLM.

• Experience with PLC fundamentals and ladder logic.

• Familiarity with motion control systems, servo tuning, and closed-loop feedback.

• Experience with pneumatic systems and component selection.

• Exposure to conveyor, gantry, transfer system, or robotics integration.

• Familiarity with machine guarding and safety system considerations.

• Ability to machine or fabricate simple parts at the shop level.

• Experience with engineering documentation - test plans, failure reports, design reviews.

Nice-to-have Qualifications

• Basic GD&T awareness.

• Exposure to FEA, kinematic analysis, or motion simulation tools.

• CSWA or CSWP certification.

• Experience with embedded systems, microcontrollers, or industrial communication protocols.