Mechatronics Technician

VVater is seeking a Mechatronics Technician to build, integrate, and troubleshoot advanced electro-mechanical systems. This role involves working with actuators, servos, hydraulic/pneumatic components, and automated mechanisms to support R&D, engineering, and production. The technician will transform designs into functional automated systems for next-generation water treatment technologies, requiring a hands-on problem-solver fluent in mechanical, electrical, and automation disciplines.

Must Have

• Assemble and integrate actuators, servo motors, and automated linkages.
• Build and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic subsystems.
• Install and route sensor packages for feedback and control.
• Perform electrical wiring, termination, crimping, and cable management.
• Support controls engineers with PLC/SCADA and low-voltage control signals.
• Interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and hydraulic diagrams.
• Execute functional testing, calibration, and tuning of electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Troubleshoot automation faults and diagnose multi-discipline issues.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, R&D, and fabrication teams.
• 3-7+ years of hands-on experience as a Mechatronics Technician or similar.
• Strong experience with actuators, servos, hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret various technical diagrams.
• Proficiency in electrical wiring and cable management.
• Familiarity with PLC/automation signals and drive controls.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and diagnostic skills.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment.

Good to Have

• Knowledge of basic machining or fabrication (CNC, drill press, grinders, band saws).
• Technical diploma or associate degree in Mechatronics or similar field.
• Experience in water treatment equipment, industrial machinery, automation, aerospace, automotive systems, or robotics environments.

VVater is a US-based, next-generation water treatment company that aims to provide Water for Humankind with a cornerstone of sustainability and a promise of a better, healthier tomorrow, servicing various industries and markets around the world from Real Estate, Wastewater Treatment, Municipal Potable Water, and multiple others, in particular, focusing on the recovering and recycling of different waters in a centralized or decentralized way. The company also provides artificial beaches, urban lagoons, wave pools, surf parks, aquatics services, sewage treatment, wastewater treatment, and drinking water solutions.

Job Summary:

VVater seeks a highly skilled Mechatronics Technician to build, integrate, and troubleshoot advanced electro-mechanical systems that include actuators, servos, motors, hydraulic and pneumatic components, motion assemblies, and automated mechanisms. This role supports R&D, engineering, product development, and production by turning designs into working automated systems, ranging from deployable mechanical structures to motion-controlled assemblies used in VVater’s next-generation water treatment technologies.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced engineering environment and is fluent across mechanical, electrical, and automation disciplines.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assemble and integrate actuators, servo motors, linear guides, rotary drives, gear systems, solenoids, and automated linkages into working mechanical systems.
• Build and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic subsystems, including cylinders, valves, regulators, manifolds, pumps, and fluid routing hardware.
• Install and route sensor packages (limit switches, optical sensors, encoders, proximity sensors, pressure/flow sensors) for feedback and control.
• Perform electrical wiring, termination, crimping, labeling, and cable management for automation assemblies.
• Support controls engineers with integration of PLC/SCADA and low-voltage control signals (24VDC, analog/digital I/O).
• Interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, motion drawings, and 3D CAD output to guide assembly and troubleshooting.
• Assist in building robotic or transformer-like mechanisms that extend, fold, lift, rotate, engage, or change physical configuration automatically.
• Execute functional testing, calibration, alignment, and tuning of electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Troubleshoot automation faults, diagnose issues in actuators, drives, sensors, relays, control loops, and mechanical subassemblies.
• Assist in creating automated test rigs, dynamic fixtures, and motion-based prototypes for R&D validation.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, R&D, and fabrication teams to refine designs and improve repeatability and manufacturability.
• Perform light machining, drilling, tapping, cutting, grinding, and assembly prep as needed.
• Maintain shop equipment, tools, wiring stations, hydraulic lines, and safety protocols.
• Support pilot units, factory builds, field installations, and commissioning when required.
• Perform all other duties as instructed by the company.

Skills and Qualifications:

• 3–7+ years of hands-on experience as a Mechatronics Technician, Automation Technician, Electromechanical Technician, Robotics Technician, or related role.
• Strong experience with actuators, servos, linear actuators, hydraulic cylinders, pneumatic systems, valves, pumps, and motion assemblies.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, hydraulic/pneumatic schematics, and P&IDs.
• Proficient in electrical wiring, cable harnessing, crimping, soldering, and connectorization.
• Familiarity with PLC/automation signals (24VDC, analog inputs, digital I/O) and drive controls.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to diagnose multi-discipline issues (mechanical/electrical/hydraulic).
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, metrology tools, and shop equipment.
• Knowledge of basic machining or fabrication (CNC, drill press, grinders, band saws) is a plus.
• Technical diploma or associate degree in Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, Electromechanical Technology, Robotics, or similar field preferred.
• Experience in water treatment equipment, industrial machinery, automation, aerospace, automotive systems, or robotics environments is an advantage.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, R&D, fabrication, and field teams.

Note: This job description is not exhaustive. Additional duties and responsibilities may be added as the role evolves and as projects demand. Flexibility and a willingness to adapt are essential qualities for this position.

\*\*\*\*As a part of our process to ensure a comprehensive evaluation of all applicants, assessment tests are required as part of our recruitment process. Unfortunately, should you elect not to participate in completing the assessment tests, your application will not be able to progress to the next stage or taken into consideration during evaluation.