Mechatronics Engineer
Role Overview
Design, develop, and deploy interactive electromechanical systems for events, exhibitions, brand activations, and experience centres.
Combine embedded programming, electronics, motor control, and robotics, from prototyping through on-site operation.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role overview
Design, develop, and deploy interactive electromechanical systems for events, exhibitions, brand activations, and experience centres.
Combine embedded programming, electronics, motor control, and robotics, from prototyping through on-site operation.
Responsibilities
- Develop interactive systems integrating electronics, sensors, motors, robotic arms, and software applications.
- Design schematics and PCB layouts; assemble, prototype, and test control boards; develop C/C++ and Python firmware for microcontrollers and PLC-based systems.
- Implement motor control and synchronized movement; program and integrate industrial robotic arms with custom interfaces and application logic.
- Integrate hardware and software through protocols including RS485, Modbus RTU/TCP, UDP, TCP/IP, CAN, SPI, I2C, and UART.
- Develop Ethernet, Wi-Fi, ESP-NOW, MQTT, and Bluetooth control systems; build desktop applications for monitoring, calibration, playback, and manual operation.
- Integrate OpenCV computer vision, Unity-developed experiences, and audiovisual applications for video, lighting, and coordinated playback.
- Perform wiring, assembly, calibration, testing, and troubleshooting; support installation, commissioning, rehearsals, and live operation.
- Maintain wiring diagrams, component lists, source code, and operating instructions; track dependencies and meet agreed delivery timelines.
Qualifications and experience
- Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Robotics, or a related discipline.
- At least 2 years of hands-on experience in embedded systems, electromechanical integration, or robotics.
- Strong C/C++ and Python programming skills; practical experience with microcontrollers, PCB design, and hardware prototyping.
- Experience with motor control, sensors, and industrial communication protocols; ability to read schematics and troubleshoot hardware, firmware, and network communication.
- Experience developing real-time control interfaces and integrating hardware with software.
- Portfolio demonstrating completed embedded systems, robotic projects, or interactive installations.
Preferred technical skills
- PCB design using EasyEDA or Altium; industrial robotic-arm programming and integration; Qt, PySide6, OpenCV, or PostgreSQL.
- PID control, sensor fusion, and network debugging with Wireshark or similar tools.
- Familiarity with TouchDesigner, Resolume Arena, Madrix, MadMapper, or Novastar; live-event kinetic displays and interactive systems experience.
Key competencies
Practical problem-solving and troubleshooting, accuracy, system reliability, and safe operation.
Ownership from development through deployment, clear communication, and collaboration across disciplines.
Ability to work effectively under live-event deadlines.
Compensation
- Salary is up to AED 6,000 per month.
Workplace
- Work location is in person in Dubai, UAE.
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