Senior Mechatronics & Autonomous Systems Engineer📣 Job Ad

About the Role

KOALITY is partnering with an innovative technology and product development organization located in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, to recruit a Senior Mechatronics & Autonomous Systems Engineer. This role is integral to the development of next-generation intelligent products, robotics platforms, and autonomous systems. The position offers an opportunity to play a key role in transforming ideas into functional prototypes and commercially viable technologies within a multidisciplinary innovation environment.

Role Overview

The Senior Mechatronics & Autonomous Systems Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, integration, and testing of advanced technologies. This includes robotics platforms, autonomous systems, mechatronic products, intelligent devices, industrial automation solutions, and advanced technology demonstrators. The role requires a hands-on approach to research and development, working across multiple engineering disciplines to build real-world technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of mechatronic products from concept to prototype stage.
• Define system architectures that integrate mechanical, electrical, software, and control subsystems.
• Support the full product development lifecycle, including requirements definition, design reviews, risk assessments, verification, and validation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions.
• Develop and refine robotic and autonomous platforms for industrial and research applications.
• Integrate sensors such as LiDAR, cameras, IMUs, encoders, and environmental sensors into robotic systems.
• Support the implementation of navigation, localization, path planning, and sensor fusion for autonomous systems.
• Implement robotic software frameworks and design autonomous system architectures.
• Design and implement advanced control algorithms for electromechanical systems.
• Develop motion control solutions for motors, actuators, and robotic mechanisms.
• Design and commission industrial automation systems using PLCs, HMIs, and industrial communication protocols.
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and enhance the performance of mechatronic and automation systems.
• Develop embedded control solutions using microcontrollers and embedded processors.
• Integrate sensors, actuators, communication modules, and data acquisition systems within embedded platforms.
• Support firmware development, hardware bring-up, and system integration for embedded systems.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in robotics, mechatronics, automation, embedded systems, or control engineering.
• A strong foundational understanding of electromechanical systems and system integration principles.
• Demonstrated experience in developing functional prototypes and technology demonstrators.
• Exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Technical Skills

• Robotics, Mechatronics, Autonomous Systems, Embedded Systems, Control Engineering
• Electromechanical Systems, System Integration, Prototyping
• Troubleshooting, Problem-Solving, Communication, Collaboration
• ROS / ROS2, Mobile Robotics, Sensor Fusion
• MATLAB / Simulink, Python, C / C++
• PLC Programming, Motion Control Systems
• STM32 / ARM-Based Platforms
• SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software

Additional Information

This is a full-time position based in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. The company values experience in Research & Development environments, Innovation Centres, Product Development Organisations, Advanced Manufacturing, and the Commercialisation of New Technologies. Saudi Nationals are strongly encouraged to apply, whether residing within the Kingdom or internationally. The ideal candidate will have a passion for innovation, enjoy building and testing hardware, be comfortable working across multiple engineering disciplines, and be capable of rapidly converting concepts into working prototypes. Experience in the range of 5-10 years is preferred.