Mechatronics Engineer (Machine Compatibility)

Sabanto

$80K — $95K *
Ames, IA 50010In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering or related field.
  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
  • An entrepreneurial attitude with attention to detail.
  • Organized and able to manage multiple priorities.
  • Willingness to learn and operate machinery.

Responsibilities

  • Integrate retrofit autonomous control systems on tractors.
  • Design and validate electrical cable harnesses for vehicles.
  • Interpret and create vehicle electrical schematics.
  • Develop software in C++/Python for embedded systems.
  • Design interfaces with sensors and actuators.
  • Conduct system testing and validation in lab and field.
  • Collaborate with teams to enhance system reliability.
  • Document designs and engineering changes.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to disrupt the agriculture industry.
  • Immediate impact on innovative projects.
  • Flexible vacation and time off.
  • 401k, medical, and dental benefits.
Full Job Description
As a Mechatronics Engineer at Sabanto you will integrate autonomous control systems onto row crop and utility tractors, bridging mechanical, electrical, and software engineering disciplines. You will be responsible for designing and implementing electrical systems, developing software, and troubleshooting complex vehicle integrations in both the lab and the field.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on engineering, solving cross-disciplinary problems, and working directly with agricultural machinery.

RESPONSIBILITIES & OUTCOMES
  • Integrate retrofit autonomous control systems onto row crop and utility tractors.
  • Design, build, and validate electrical cable harnesses for vehicle integration.
  • Read, interpret, and create vehicle electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
  • Develop and maintain software in C++ and/or Python for embedded systems and autonomy applications.
  • Design software and hardware interfaces with sensors, actuators, controllers, and vehicle communication networks.
  • Perform system integration, testing, troubleshooting, and validation in both laboratory and field environments.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve system reliability, manufacturability, and performance.
  • Document designs, test procedures, and engineering changes.
  • Support field deployments and customer installations as needed.


QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
  • Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • An entrepreneurial attitude with a keen eye for detail
  • Organized, disciplined, and can manage multiple priorities simultaneously
  • Industrious - can drive tractors, trucks, and anything with four wheels or willing to learn.


BENEFITS

At Sabanto, every member of our team moves the needle. With a firm footing in our core company values, we've built a fast-paced, demanding work culture that allows for the flexibility, autonomy, and career opportunities you'd expect from a growing company. We offer competitive benefits including:
  • Working on a concept that will forever disrupt the agriculture industry
  • The chance to make an immediate impact and do the best work of your life
  • Vacation and flexible time
  • 401k, medical, dental

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