Applications & Mechatronics Engineer

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Job Summary The Applications & Mechatronics Engineer is responsible for the integration, validation, deployment, and continuous improvement of UVJC's advanced Vapor Jet Printing (UVJP) platforms and next-generation products. The role combines mechanical, electrical, software validation, and system integration activities to support equipment development, commissioning, troubleshooting, and customer deployment. Working closely with engineering teams and customers, the engineer ensures reliable equipment performance while contributing to product enhancement and technology commercialization throughout the product lifecycle

Key Responsibilities

• Design, integrate, and troubleshoot mechatronic systems (mechanical, electrical, and control).
• Perform equipment assembly, system setup, testing, calibration, and commissioning of equipment.
• Support software testing, validation, and debugging activities in collaboration with software engineers.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions for system-level issues.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, procedures, work instructions, engineering reports; provide technical analysis and recommendations for process and system improvements.
• Work with cross-functional teams to identify product improvements and enhance equipment reliability, performance, and usability.
• Provide remote and on-site technical support, including regional and international travel as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Several years of hands-on engineering experience (equipment/system integration preferred).
• Sound understanding of mechatronic systems, including mechanical, electrical, and control integration.
• Experience in software testing, validation, or debugging.
• Proficient in spoken and written English (working language).
• Willingness and ability to travel regionally and internationally as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with thin-film deposition, printing, semiconductor, or precision equipment.
• Familiarity with automation, motion control, or PLC systems.
• Experience handling vacuum-related equipment (e.g., vacuum pumps, chambers, gauges) is a plus.

Behavioral Competencies Problem Solving Systematically identifies root causes, evaluates alternatives, and implements effective engineering solutions to technical challenges.

Collaboration Works effectively with cross-functional teams, customers, suppliers, and stakeholders to achieve shared technical and business objectives. Communicates clearly to coordinate activities, resolve issues, and drive project outcomes.

Accountability and Follow-through Takes ownership of assigned projects and tasks, ensuring commitments are completed accurately and within agreed timelines.

Learning Agility Demonstrates curiosity and adaptability when learning new technologies, products, applications, and engineering disciplines.

Customer Focus Understands customer requirements and responds professionally to ensure successful equipment performance and customer satisfaction.