What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechatronics Engineer position at Pioneer Circuits, Inc.?
About Pioneer Circuits
Since its establishment in 1981, Pioneer Circuits has been leading the way in technology solutions for mission-critical systems. As the leading, privately held U.S. manufacturer of innovative high-performance flexible circuit boards, we are dedicated to the design, production, and assembly of advanced printed circuit board assembly (PCBAs) technology solutions.
We develop cutting-edge solutions that explore new frontiers, serve and protect our armed forces and allies, safeguard national security against evolving threats, and propel advancements in hypersonic technology.
Our customers include some of the largest aerospace and defense companies like RTX, Lockheed Martin, GE Aerospace, NASA, JPL, Northrop Grumman, and Boeing.
About the Opportunity
Join a future-focused team developing intelligent automation systems for circuit board manufacturing. In this role, you’ll integrate mechanical systems, embedded controls, and data-rich automation to improve efficiency, quality, and insight into production performance. You'll also collaborate with cross-functional teams exploring AI/ML applications for defect detection and predictive maintenance, without needing to be a machine learning expert yourself.
What You’ll Do
System Integration & Commissioning
The actual compensation offered is based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and other relevant business considerations.
Pioneer Circuits provides a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time roles, encompassing healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents. Additionally, employees enjoy paid vacation, paid holidays, and a 401(k) plan company match, along with various voluntary benefits options.
This is an ITAR-controlled facility. As such, all applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. Employment eligibility will be verified through the E-Verify system as part of the hiring process.
Pioneer Circuits is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Since its establishment in 1981, Pioneer Circuits has been leading the way in technology solutions for mission-critical systems. As the leading, privately held U.S. manufacturer of innovative high-performance flexible circuit boards, we are dedicated to the design, production, and assembly of advanced printed circuit board assembly (PCBAs) technology solutions.
We develop cutting-edge solutions that explore new frontiers, serve and protect our armed forces and allies, safeguard national security against evolving threats, and propel advancements in hypersonic technology.
Our customers include some of the largest aerospace and defense companies like RTX, Lockheed Martin, GE Aerospace, NASA, JPL, Northrop Grumman, and Boeing.
About the Opportunity
Join a future-focused team developing intelligent automation systems for circuit board manufacturing. In this role, you’ll integrate mechanical systems, embedded controls, and data-rich automation to improve efficiency, quality, and insight into production performance. You'll also collaborate with cross-functional teams exploring AI/ML applications for defect detection and predictive maintenance, without needing to be a machine learning expert yourself.
What You’ll Do
System Integration & Commissioning
- Assist in installing, wiring, and configuring automated manufacturing systems, including PLCs, robotics, sensors, and motion components.
- Perform I/O checks, system tests, and troubleshoot integration issues on production equipment.
- Support deployment of vision systems and inspection tools used for PCB quality control.
- Program and modify basic PLC logic (e.g., ladder, structured text) and configure HMIs.
- Work with embedded controllers or industrial PCs to support automation tasks and system communication.
- Help implement and validate control sequences for pick-and-place machines, conveyors, and inspection tools.
- Diagnose mechanical, electrical, or software issues in integrated systems using test equipment and structured problem-solving.
- Support root cause investigations and continuous improvement projects to reduce downtime and enhance automation reliability.
- Collaborate with engineers and technicians to capture process data from sensors, PLCs, and inspection tools.
- Support integration of dashboards or lightweight analytics tools for real-time monitoring.
- Contribute to projects exploring AI/ML-assisted defect detection, providing annotated data or verifying model outputs as needed (training provided if not experienced).
- Work closely with mechanical, electrical, software, process, and QA teams to support product builds and factory scale-up.
- Provide documentation, wiring diagrams, and integration procedures for internal teams and vendors.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, Robotics, or related Engineering field.
- Experience or strong interest in:
- PLCs (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens), HMI programming, and basic I/O troubleshooting
- Embedded systems or microcontrollers (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, STM32, etc.)
- Reading schematics and using diagnostic tools (multimeters, oscilloscopes, etc.)
- Industrial sensors, actuators, and motion systems
- Exposure to or interest in:
- Vision systems or automated inspection tools
- Data collection from machines (e.g., via OPC UA, MQTT, or SCADA)
- AI/ML concepts or manufacturing analytics (training provided)
- Comfortable working hands-on with mechanical assemblies, control panels, and test setups.
- Strong communication and documentation skills.
The actual compensation offered is based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and other relevant business considerations.
Pioneer Circuits provides a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time roles, encompassing healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents. Additionally, employees enjoy paid vacation, paid holidays, and a 401(k) plan company match, along with various voluntary benefits options.
This is an ITAR-controlled facility. As such, all applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. Employment eligibility will be verified through the E-Verify system as part of the hiring process.
Pioneer Circuits is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Salary : $100,000 - $135,000