Junior Mechatronics Engineer

The Junior Mechatronics Engineer will execute all aspects of the engineering process for both new and existing manufacturing test systems and assembly equipment. Reporting to the Mechatronics Manager, this position will conduct fixture creation, mechanical assembly creation, circuit design, electrical panel creation, test process development, software improvement and sustainment, analysis and repair of manufacturing equipment, process improvement and sustainment for systems including, bed of nails test fixture, non-destructive leak tester, pneumatic clamp, and wind tunnel. The Junior Mechatronics Engineer must be familiar with and comfortable working in SolidWorks. The Junior Mechatronics Engineer will gain experience with system development and integration with the expectation to grow into increasingly independent technical tasks and projects over time. 

Essential Functions / Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, implement, and maintain integrated systems that complete specialized production steps, automate a manual process, validate electrical characteristics, validate sensor accuracy, or validate product specifications.
• Gain an understanding of existing NK product lines, materials, processes and technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop and enhance electro-mechanical systems for new products that meet global standards and product requirements.
• Create and maintain mechanical assemblies and software programs for manufacturing equipment and test systems.
• Create and maintain PCBAs and electronic panels for manufacturing equipment and test systems.
• Produce and maintain complete and accurate documentation including drawings, bill of materials, test specifications, lab reports, and technical construction files.
• Analysis and troubleshooting of integrated systems to identify and resolve issues.

Qualifications and Personal Qualities for Success:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks).
• 0-2 years of hands-on experience through internships, co-ops, or full-time roles.
• Strong foundational skills in mechanical and electrical systems.
• Some experience with electrical instrumentation (DMM, Oscilloscope, PSU, etc).
• Basic understanding of electrical circuits, sensors, and actuators.
• Basic programming experience in one or more languages.
• Strong curiosity, willingness to learn, and hands-on approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications (Not Required):

• Exposure to metrology equipment or calibration processes.
• Experience developing applications using programming languages such as C, C#, TestStand, or similar.
• Experience designing fixtures for PCBAs and/or Plastics.
• Ability to operate machine tools such as lathes, mills, etc.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Climate-controlled manufacturing facility and offices. May be required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, climb or balance. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Dogs are allowed the office.

Training

Most training is on-the-job but formal education and training may be provided where appropriate.

Hours of Work/Location:

This position offers the option to work either Four 10-hour days (4x10s) per week, or Five 8-hour days (5x8s) per week on-site. Additionally, employees may be eligible for one remote (work-from-home) day per week, based on project needs and team coordination. NK offices are located in Boothwyn, Pennsylvania.

Pay Rate

This is a salaried position. Pay rate commensurate with qualifications and experience as well as company size. Annual bonus based on company and individual performance with a range that averages 2%- 4% of base compensation.

Benefits

• Fully paid employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. 
• Voluntary benefits include family medical, life insurance, critical care insurance, FSA dependent care and pet insurance.
• HSA with employer contribution
• 401k with employer match up to 5% at time of eligibility after 90 days of employment
• 9 paid holidays, one floating holiday and flexible PTO
• Paid Maternity/Paternity leave
• Benefits commence on the first of the month following 60 days of employment.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be eligible to work in the US without employer sponsorship. Security clearance is not required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NK is an equal opportunity employer. NK conducts all employment-related activities in full compliance with all applicable Federal and State laws and without regard to an individual’s age, color, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or other legally protected category is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person will be discriminated against in hiring or in any other aspect of their employment and also applies to training, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefits, and all other aspects of employment. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.

About NK 

Nielsen-Kellerman is the parent company for eight brands focused on helping people succeed in their profession or passion by providing mission-critical measurements, information, insight and guidance whenever and wherever needed. Ambient Weather, Kestrel Weather, KestrelMet, RainWise, Kestrel Ballistics, MagnetoSpeed, Blue Ocean Megaphones and NK Sports are each recognized as the preeminent products for their applications from meteorology to military, firefighting to farming and rowing to research. Our products ARE us - we design them, build them, sell them, and passionately stand behind them. 

NK has been in business for over four decades and is still growing stronger. Working here offers excellent opportunities for personal and professional development as well as the fun and satisfaction of being part of a successful American business. NK is a Lean enterprise committed to American manufacturing and continuous improvement of our design, production, administrative and sales processes.

NK's headquarters comprises three facilities located in Boothwyn, PA, about 30 minutes southwest of Philadelphia. Our Ambient Weather brand operates primarily from Chandler, AZ in the Phoenix suburbs. NK's work environment is informal and high-energy, and our employees' quality of life is important to us. NK has been named a Philly Top Workplace 10 times, including 2025.