Senior Mechatronics Engineer (m/f/x)

at  Thorlabs

• Design and develop analog and digital circuits for mechatronic systems integration
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate electronics with mechanical and software components.
• Develop embedded motor control software
• Conduct simulations and analyse data to optimize electronic system performance.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including schematics, PCB layouts, and test procedures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to electronic systems and components.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in electronics and mechatronics technologies
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

REQUIREMENTS

• Education:
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• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechatronics, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.

• Experience:
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• Proven experience in designing and developing electronic systems for electromechanical products.

• Strong knowledge of microcontrollers and sensors.
• Experience with embedded systems programming (e.g., C/C++, Python).
• Proficiency in electronic design tools such as Altium, KiCad, or Eagle
• Experience with communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, USB, CAN or Ethernet.
• Familiarity with power electronics, motor drivers, and sensor interfacing.
• Understanding of mechanical systems and their interaction with electronics
• Mechanical design of components (desirable)
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• Functional Skills:

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• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to support junior members of the team
• Fluency in English and German
• Interpersonal Skills:
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• Effective communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities.

ABOUT US

At THORLABS Elliptec, we don’t just accept differences – we support them, we celebrate them and we live them for the benefit of our employees, our community and our products. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We embrace diversity, actively promote inclusion and welcome applications from every person. This is also reflected in our values, which we actively live: Respect, Accountability, Trust, Empathy and Innovation.
If you have any questions about the application process or our vacancies, please contact our colleague Nicole Metzger (Human Resources) by email: bewerbung@thorlabs.com

Please refer the Job description for details