Mechatronics & Automation Design Engineer

Overview

Keysight is a mission-critical design enablement partner for organizations solving the world’s most complex engineering challenges. With deep engineering expertise and leading design, emulation, and test solutions, our ~16,800 employees help customers in over 100 countries accelerate innovation across communications, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace and defense, semiconductor, and artificial intelligence markets. Learn more about what we do.

At Keysight, people come together to explore new ideas, challenge what's possible, and advance the technologies defining the future. Here, you'll find opportunities to do your best work, take your career further, and thrive in an award-winning culture. Learn more about our benefits.

Responsibilities

Job Overview

Keysight’s Strategic Innovation team develops custom test equipment, robotic automation and mechanical solutions through rapid prototyping and proof-of-concept (PoC) testing. We seek a creative, hands-on engineer who enjoys turning ideas into functional prototypes and solving new engineering challenges.

Key Responsibilities

1. Mechanical & Fixture Design: Design custom mechanical fixtures, test jigs, precision mechanisms and customer-specific solutions for optical/electrical testing and production applications.
2. Robotics & Production Automation: Develop and integrate 6-axis robotic arms, conveyor systems, PCBA handling mechanisms and automated cycling test stations for production lines.
3. Rapid Prototyping & Fabrication: Use 3D printing to rapidly prototype, test and refine mechanical designs, with consideration for transitioning validated designs to CNC machining, including future tabletop CNC capabilities.
4. Mechatronics & System Integration: Integrate mechanical, electrical, robotic and motion control components, including sensors, actuators, end effectors and safety systems.
5. Test Equipment Development: Collaborate with R&D engineers to integrate optical/electrical measurement instruments, automated test fixtures and custom testing solutions.
6. Innovation & Validation: Explore new automation technologies, build proof-of-concept systems and optimize designs for accuracy, repeatability, reliability and manufacturability.

Qualifications

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Robotics, Automation Engineering or a related discipline.
• Fresh graduate or up to 2 years of relevant experience. Strong academic, internship or personal engineering projects are highly valued.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Inventor or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience with 3D printing, mechanical prototyping, fixture design or equipment assembly.
• Understanding of mechanical design, tolerances, materials, motors, actuators, sensors and basic automation systems.
• Strong practical problem-solving skills and ability to independently develop and refine engineering prototypes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to 6-axis industrial robots, robotic programming, end-of-arm tooling and conveyor automation.
• Experience designing PCBA handling fixtures, test jigs, precision mechanisms or customer-specific mechanical solutions.
• Familiarity with CNC machining, CAD/CAM, machining tolerances or desktop/tabletop CNC equipment.
• Knowledge of PLCs, microcontrollers, motion control, industrial sensors and machine safety.
• Participation in robotics competitions, engineering design projects or hands-on maker activities.

Personal Attributes & Success Expectations

• Self-Driven & Curious: Takes initiative, learns independently and embraces unfamiliar engineering challenges.
• Creative & Resourceful: Transforms customer requirements and innovative ideas into practical mechanical and automation solutions.
• Hands-On & Detail-Oriented: Enjoys CAD design, 3D printing, prototyping, equipment assembly and iterative testing.
• Collaborative & Adaptable: Works closely with R&D and applications engineers to deliver reliable prototypes and customer-focused solutions.

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