Mechatronics Engineer – Product Development

Company Description

Backstage Dynamics designs and delivers the technical systems that modernize entertainment, ensuring seamless transitions from behind the curtain to center stage. Founded in May 2024, our company builds on years of industry experience to engineer solutions that bring creative visions to life through live, automated productions. We support the entire production lifecycle with a focus on precision and creative collaboration, offering design, fabrication, programming, and continuous support. Our mission is to make technology invisible, allowing the magic of the story to take center stage.

Job Title:

Experience

Role Overview:

The Mechatronics Engineer will support the end-to-end development of new products, from concept and prototyping to testing and final integration. The role focuses on designing mechatronic systems that combine mechanical, electrical, and embedded components. The engineer will work closely with design, R&D, and manufacturing teams to create reliable, high-performance, and production-ready products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in concept development, feasibility studies, and design brainstorming for new products.
• Develop and refine mechanical designs, CAD models, and system layouts for prototypes and production components.
• Integrate sensors, actuators, microcontrollers, and power systems into functional prototypes.
• Develop and test control algorithms using PLCs, embedded boards, or microcontroller platforms.
• Conduct hands-on prototyping, functional testing, failure analysis, and iterative design improvements.
• Perform tolerance analysis, material selection, and manufacturability assessments.
• Work with vendors and fabrication partners to source components and coordinate manufacturing.
• Prepare technical documentation, test procedures, test results, BOMs, and assembly instructions.
• Support design transfer to manufacturing for final product release.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Robotics Engineering.
• Strong 3D CAD design experience (SolidWorks / Inventor / CATIA).
• Understanding of embedded systems, motor control, and sensor integration.
• Ability to read and generate schematics, wiring diagrams, and assembly drawings.
• Hands-on experience with tools and prototyping (soldering, DMM, power supplies, 3D printing, etc.).

Preferred Skills

• Programming experience in C / C++ / Python for embedded control or automation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for international travel
• Work alongside a forward-thinking team driving industry-first achievements

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