Mechatronics Engineer

Build systems that bring products to life.At Meka Innovation Pte Ltd, we build products that combine mechanics, electronics, software, and real-world usability. We work across industries including robotics, medical devices, automation systems, hardware products, smart devices, and rapid prototyping. We are looking for Mechatronics Engineers who want more than a narrow engineering role. This role is for people who want exposure to: • Robotics and automation • Hardware product development • Embedded systems • Sensors and actuators • Prototyping and fabrication • Mechanical and electronics integration • Product testing and iteration • Real-world engineering problem solving You will work closely with industrial designers, mechanical engineers, fabricators, software developers, and project managers to bring complex physical products to life. Why This Role ExistsThe role exists to bridge mechanical, electrical, and software systems into functional products that work reliably in the real world. You are not here just to write code or wire electronics. You are here to: • Solve multidisciplinary engineering problems • Build working systems quickly • Integrate hardware and software • Prototype and test aggressively • Reduce friction between design and engineering • Help ambitious ideas become functional products What Success Looks Like After 6 MonthsA successful Mechatronics Engineer at Meka: • Can independently prototype functional systems • Understands how mechanical, electrical, and software systems interact • Can troubleshoot problems across disciplines • Builds reliable prototypes quickly • Thinks practically about manufacturability and deployment • Works effectively with designers and fabricators • Learns new technologies rapidly • Takes initiative without waiting for instructions • Communicates technical issues clearly • Improves systems through testing and iteration Purpose vs Tasks1. Purpose: Build functional prototypes and integrated systemsTasks• Develop and assemble mechatronic prototypes • Integrate sensors, actuators, motors, controllers, and embedded systems • Build proof-of-concept systems for new product ideas • Test and refine system functionality • Support rapid iteration during development cycles 2. Purpose: Bridge hardware, electronics, and software into usable productsTasks• Work closely with industrial designers and mechanical engineers • Support electronics integration into product enclosures and mechanisms • Collaborate on system architecture and hardware selection • Ensure electrical and mechanical compatibility • Support embedded programming and control system development 3. Purpose: Accelerate experimentation and technical problem solvingTasks• Prototype quickly using off-the-shelf and custom components • Troubleshoot hardware and system-level failures • Conduct testing and validation • Identify practical engineering tradeoffs • Improve reliability, usability, and performance through iteration 4. Purpose: Support real-world product development and deploymentTasks• Assist with design-for-manufacturing considerations • Prepare documentation, wiring diagrams, and technical references • Work with suppliers and fabrication partners where needed • Support pilot builds and deployment testing • Help transition prototypes toward production readiness 5. Purpose: Contribute to Meka’s culture of builders and multidisciplinary learningTasks• Share knowledge openly across teams • Learn unfamiliar tools and technologies quickly • Participate in hands-on prototyping and testing • Support teammates across disciplines • Maintain curiosity and initiative across projects Preferred Skills & ExperienceWe are flexible on background if the mindset is strong. Useful experience includes: • Mechatronics Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Electrical & Electronics Engineering • Robotics • Embedded Systems • Automation Systems • Product Development Useful technical experience: • Arduino / ESP32 / Raspberry Pi • Sensors and actuators • Motor control systems • CAD modelling • Prototyping and fabrication • Embedded programming • Electronics debugging • Basic PCB understanding Useful software/tools: • Fusion 360 • KiCad • Altium or equivalent • Python • C/C++ Non-Negotiables• Strong curiosity • Ownership mentality • Willingness to learn • Good communication • Hands-on attitude • Comfort with rapid iteration • Ability to troubleshoot independently • Respect for deadlines and collaboration