Mechatronics Engineer

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Department: See & Spray (PC01665)

We’re Blue River, a team of innovators driven to create intelligent machinery that solves monumental problems for our customers. We empower our customers - farmers, construction crews, and foresters to implement safer and more sustainable solutions, driving increased profitability with less reliance on scarce labor. We believe that focusing on the small stuff, pixel-by-pixel and task-by-task, leads to big gains. 

Blue River Technology aligns with John Deere’s vision to “innovate on behalf of humanity” by quickly identifying and solving high-value, high-uncertainty challenges in AI, machine learning, computer vision, and robotics. BRT acts as a research and development flywheel, building not only new products but also new platforms that reliably create value for both Deere and its customers. From fully autonomous machines to highly precise farming equipment, BRT and Deere are partnering to deliver technical breakthroughs across industries such as agriculture and construction. 

Our people are at the heart of what we do. Through cross-disciplinary collaboration, this mission-driven team is eager to define the new frontier of robotics. We are always asking hard questions, rapidly iterating, and getting our boots in the field to figure it out. We won’t give up until we’ve made a tangible and positive impact on the planet!

Blue River Technology is based in Santa Clara, CA. 

 

Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Mechatronics Engineer to join our team. In this role, you’ll build and support the test systems and hardware for our computer vision-enabled agricultural products, including the Bay Area’s highest-density compute platform for robotics. Do you thrive in a fast-paced, innovative team environment and get energized about delivering solutions to technical challenges? If so, this role will be an outstanding next step in your career!

• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Work Location: Santa Clara, CA (at least 3 days in the office)
• Visa sponsorship: Available for this position.

Job Responsibilities

A combination, not necessarily all-inclusive, of the following:

• Design, build, and maintain hardware for our robotics test systems, including fixtures, mounts, cable harnesses, and power distribution.
• Integrate cameras and other sensors into hardware-in-the-loop test platforms, including physical alignment and target setups.
• Perform board-level debug, rework, and repair of electronic assemblies.
• Partner with software and test engineers to bring up new test benches and keep them running.
• Maintain documentation, schematics, and bills of materials for test hardware.

Required Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 1-3 years of experience building and testing electromechanical or robotic systems.
• Hands-on skills with lab instruments (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies) and hand tools.
• Ability to read and create schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Strong CAD proficiency (preferably in SolidWorks)
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on testing and continuous integration practices.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Camera and camera interface testing, including testing performance with regard to physical conditions such as shock/vibe, EMI, and temperature.
• Fixture design experience with CAD tools; 3D printing or light fabrication.
• PCB rework and soldering proficiency.
• Experience supporting hardware design transfer from prototype to production builds.
• Familiarity with Linux-based systems.
• Experience in agricultural, automotive, or robotics test environments.

 

Only individual applicants will be considered. We do not work with unsolicited third-party agencies or proxy interview services. 

At Blue River, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For this position, the reasonably expected pay range is between $108,000 – $162,000/year for the level at which this job has been scoped. Your base pay will depend on several factors, including your experience, qualifications, education, location, and skills. This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus and a competitive benefit package. During the recruitment process, we may identify an alternative role or level to which you are more suited. If your ideal role at Blue River differs from the advertised position, we will provide an updated pay range as soon as possible during the hiring process.

We’re passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. While we have more work to do to advance diversity and inclusion, we’re investing in our programs, including recruiting, mentorship, career development, and learning & development, to ensure they support our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion goals. We support each employee in living a full life, enabling a thriving career, and accomplishing a meaningful, challenging mission while collaborating with incredible people. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align completely with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.