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Elve IncMechatronics and Manufacturing Automation Engineer
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Salary$85k – $150k
LocationDavis, California, United States
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
DepartmentR&D
Company size51–200 people
PostedMar 3, 2026 · 8mo ago
Verified live3d ago
May no longer be actively hiring
Posted by the company on Mar 3, 202681% of this company's open roles have been listed for 90+ days
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Proven experience in mechatronics, robotics, or automation engineering for manufacturing processes
Experience with design, training, and deployment of robotics, sensors, actuators, and control systems
Hands-on experience deploying automation in manufacturing or test environments
Ability to independently design, build, and debug physical systems
Python programming
Proven knowledge and experience deploying IoT systems in production environments
3+ years of experience in relevant roles in a commercial setting
Experience with industrial robotics, AI-driven robotics, or vision systems
Familiarity with Solidworks and GD&T
Familiarity with discrete manufacturing
Experience working in fast-moving venture-backed companies
Skills
Python
Solidworks
IoT
AI-driven robotics
vision systems
robotics
sensors
actuators
control systems
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental
Vision
Vacation
Who is Elve?
Elve, Inc is a deep-tech startup in Davis, CA, specializing in the design and manufacturing of high-efficiency lightweight millimeter-wave and near-THz RF power amplifiers. Our groundbreaking technology enables 100x faster wireless internet access in urban settings and remote locations, revolutionizing the future of wireless connectivity well beyond 5G. We are looking for process development engineers to join our team and contribute to the advancement of our technology. If you are passionate about RF electronics, microfabrication, precision assembly, and working on cutting-edge technology, then we want to hear from you!
Job Description
This role owns the design, build, and deployment of physical automation systems across manufacturing and test operations. The Automation & Mechatronics Engineer will develop fixtures, tooling, robotics, and automated workcells that increase throughput, speed, consistency, and safety.
This is a hands-on role requiring comfort with hardware, controls, and iterative deployment in a live manufacturing environment. You can expect a split between design, coding, hands-on hardware assembly, implementation, validation, and hands-on hardware debugging.
Key Responsibilities
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Design and implement automated manufacturing and test equipment (robotics, fixtures, tooling, workcells), including robotic systems and IoT logging to improve throughput and reduce manual labor
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Collaborate with manufacturing, test, and quality teams to define automation requirements and perform safety and function validation
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Troubleshoot and improve existing automation systems for reliability and maintainability
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Develop and maintain documentation for automation systems including SOPs and maintenance procedures
Requirements
Required Qualifications
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Proven experience in mechatronics, robotics, or automation engineering for manufacturing processes
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Experience with design, training, and deployment of robotics, sensors, actuators, and control systems
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Hands-on experience deploying automation in manufacturing or test environments
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Ability to independently design, build, and debug physical systems
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Python programming
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Proven knowledge and experience deploying IoT systems in production environments
Preferred Qualifications
Nice to have
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3+ years of experience in relevant roles in a commercial setting
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Experience with industrial robotics, AI-driven robotics, or vision systems
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Familiarity with Solidworks and GD&T
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Familiarity with discrete manufacturing
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Experience working in fast-moving venture-backed companies
Benefits
Benefits Include:
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The salary range for this position is $85,000 to $150,000 annually
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Health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
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Vacation
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A taste of the start-up life
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Exposure to cutting-edge technology in vacuum electronics, materials science, and additive manufacturing
What it’s like to work at Elve
We are an expanding team, on a mission to bring the next generation of high-speed wireless connectivity to a billion people worldwide. That kind of impact is not going to be achieved with incremental improvements- we are gunning for orders of magnitude advances in production capability, cost, size, and power in the mm-wave RF amplifier market. We work really hard, make sure we get good sleep, we handle conflict intentionally, and we expect great things from each other.