Mechatronics R&D Developer

About Voltera

Voltera is a rapidly scaling and profitable Canadian tech company that has been driving change in the additive electronics industry since 2013. Our customers span 92 countries and use our products to improve quality of life and push the boundaries of what electronics can do. From developing electronics skin to exploring space our products support some of the worlds most exciting engineering endeavors.

Our first product the V-One PCB printer integrates drilling through-holes printing conductive materials dispensing solder paste and reflowing circuits to enable fast iteration of circuit board designs. Our second product the NOVA materials dispensing system offers precision dispensing of functional materials on both flexible and rigid substrates for flexible hybrid electronics prototyping and materials research.

As we continue to tackle new challenges we are looking for ambitious talented individuals to join the adventure. We are a tight-knit mission-driven team. You will be supported by people who care challenged to grow and trusted to make a real impact.

About the Job

• Contribute to the design and development of software tools for motion control calibration and sensor feedback in early-stage R&D.
• Build and maintain Python-based test rigs proof-of-concept tools and motion experiments used to evaluate new designs and subsystems.
• Prototype novel workflows that automate alignment tuning or self-test routines for Mechanical systems.
• Support firmware and electrical teams by validating control signals debugging motion anomalies and logging system behavior under test.
• Participate in feasibility investigations for new actuators encoders or sensing approaches from quick-bench tests to scripted motion evaluations.
• Assist in building infrastructure that supports iterative hardware-software experimentation (e.g. CLI tools logging pipelines debug dashboards).
• Translate experimental setups into documented internal tools or candidate product features.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical firmware and UX teams to explore integrated design solutions across disciplines.

Working conditions

Working from the office in Waterloo at least three days per week.

About You

• Post-secondary education in Mechatronics Software Engineering Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proficient in Python for systems development automation and hardware interaction (e.g. PySerial asyncio CLI tools).
• Strong understanding of motion control systems (e.g. steppers encoders closed-loop feedback limit switches).
• Experience working in a Linux development environment with familiarity in shell scripting and serial interfaces.
• Capable of reading and interpreting schematics mechanical drawings and sensor datasheets to guide integration and debugging.
• Comfortable working in bench-level R&D setups with partial or evolving hardware.
• Strong attention to detail with a systems mindset and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.

Nice to haves

• Experience developing internal calibration or test tools for electromechanical systems.
• Exposure to low-level motion control protocols (e.g. step/dir CAN UART-based motor drivers).
• Familiarity with precision system behavior: backlash thermal drift mechanical compliance noise isolation.
• Interest in automating verification and tuning processes for repeatability and scale.
• Exposure to graphical or web-based diagnostic interfaces (e.g. internal dashboards streaming sensor plots).
• Experience in rapid prototyping environments or agile hardware/software development teams.
• Background in robotics automation or custom gantry-based systems.

Why Were Awesome

• Were a scaling company - youre hired to have a voice not to be a cog.
• Three weeks vacation to start plus a paid end-of-year company shutdown.
• Flexible work hours.
• Family-friendly work culture.
• Collaborative work environment.
• Located in the growing tech hub of Waterloo Ontario close to restaurants and easily accessible by public transit.

If this sounds like a good fit reach out! Wed love to hear from you.

Compensation

The expected base salary range for this role is CAD $105000-$135000. Final compensation will be based on job-related skills experience and qualifications. This range reflects base pay only and does not include bonus eligibility or benefits.

Posting and application details

This posting is for an existing vacancy. Applications are reviewed by a member of our team; we do not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen assess or select candidates. Selected applicants will be contacted regarding next steps.

Voltera is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to inclusion and diversity. Voltera does not discriminate based on race ancestry place of origin color ethnic origin citizenship creed sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age record of offenses marital status family status disability or any other basis forbidden under federal provincial or local law.

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Required Experience:

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