Mechatronics Engineer

KoBold Metals

Mechatronics Engineer developing automated sensing and imaging systems for KoBold Metals’ AI-driven mineral exploration. Leading hardware architecture, prototyping, deployment, and data-system integration.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeBerkeley • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $150,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and deploying automated scientific equipment, with a strong focus on hardware systems for mineral exploration. Capable of leading technical product development, integrating data systems, and managing vendor relationships while ensuring compliance with user requirements.

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Automated Scientific Equipment DevelopmentTechnical Product DevelopmentSystems IntegrationMechanical EngineeringProject Management

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Hard Skills

Automated Sensing SystemsData AcquisitionPhysical Measurement SystemsCAD DesignPrototypingEngineering AnalysisValidationAutomationField DeploymentTechnical Problem Solving

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationSolutions-OrientedCollaborativeOwnership of ProjectsPrioritization

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Passport

Industry Keywords

Mineral ExplorationData CollectionInterdisciplinary CollaborationVendor ManagementRemote Field Sites

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive the design, development, and deployment of next-generation hardware technology for mineral exploration data collection and interpretation
Lead the full technical lifecycle of critical hardware systems from concept and prototyping through validation, automation, manufacturing, and field deployment
Lead technical development of automated sensing and imaging systems and coordinate internal and external hardware and software resources
Define system architecture and navigate tradeoffs involving cost, complexity, and timelines
Collaborate with data systems and exploration teams to integrate new data streams into KoBold’s proprietary data system
Develop understanding of mineral exploration science and operations to ensure systems and data meet user and field requirements
Build partnerships and manage service providers and vendors
Create product plans and mechanical, mechatronic, and automation designs from concept through production
Contribute engineering analysis and design to hardware projects
Develop hardware development tools and processes
Report to the Head of Hardware
Travel to domestic and international remote field sites

Requirements

What you’ll need

Successful track record developing and deploying complex state-of-the-art automated scientific equipment
Experience deploying and supporting complex equipment at remote sites, including commissioning, validation, training, and monitoring
Ability to serve as technical lead, project manager, product manager, and hands-on engineer
Excellent communication skills in a highly interdisciplinary workplace
Extensive experience leading end-to-end technical product development from concept through testing and deployment
Experience with physical measurement and data analysis systems
Experience applying scientific knowledge to identify and prototype emerging technologies
Experience with automation, systems integration, and data acquisition
Experience with mechanical engineering, CAD, analysis, and prototyping
Experience with vendor selection and management
Experience with third-party contractor selection and management
Ability and desire to take ownership of large projects
Ability to explain technical problems to non-hardware domain experts and collaborate on solutions
Ability to independently prioritize multiple tasks effectively
Solutions-oriented, positive, and collaborative
Ability to work out of the Berkeley, CA office on any given day of the week
Ability to travel domestically and internationally 20–30% of the time, including trips to remote field sites
A valid passport and willingness to travel are helpful but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company equity
Hands-on exposure to exploration projects around the world
Equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer