Lead Mechatronics Engineer- US

About Very
(Remote – North America)

Very is a fully distributed technology firm led by expert problem-solvers who create efficient, scalable solutions that move commercial, industrial, and consumer products from pilot to production in record time.

We believe that real innovation happens in the grind — working shoulder to shoulder with clients who are building the future. Our team thrives on that energy. When we’re not helping clients deliver business-critical outcomes, we’re refining our craft and celebrating what it means to do hard things well.

We’ve built a collaborative, tight-knit culture that thrives in both remote and in-person settings. We’ve won numerous workplace awards over the years, including Great Place to Work certification and recognition from Parity.org as a Best Company for Women to Advance.Our clients include well-known brands like Vizio, Peloton, Clear, iHeart Radio, and Fellowes — all determined to leverage connected devices and AI to drive meaningful impact. Our job is simple: help them win.

About This Role

As a Lead Mechatronics Engineer, you will work with our Hardware Practice Lead and other hardware engineers to deliver high-value electro-mechanical system designs to our clients. Our goal is to rethink and retool the hardware engineering process to align it with modern software, design and data science development methods.

What You’ll Be Working On

For this role we’re looking for polymath hardware engineers who are experts in MCAD and have a familiarity with ECAD. Some of the traits we are looking for include:

• Previous experience designing and testing electro-mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) practices for electrical and mechanical.

Familiarity with:

• Microprocessors, microcontrollers, IoT communications protocols, and common sensors
• Hardware prototyping tools (3D printers, soldering, oscilloscopes, electronic loads, etc)
• Low-level embedded firmware or embedded Linux
• Data collection techniques

Our mechatronics engineers work across disciplines to deliver cutting-edge hardware solutions to our clients, fast.

Outcomes

• Delivery of mechanical/electrical hardware that meets the time, budget, and feature needs of Very’s customers.
• Successful design and execution of hardware releases and test plans.
• Project team adherence to Very’s standard of best practices across all engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Work a target of 38 hours per week on a Very client engagement.
• Serve as a Tech Lead overseeing the technical delivery on Very’s client engagements.
• Oversee and/or design electronic/mechanical hardware for Very’s client engagements.
• Serve as a technical interviewer in Very’s interview process.
• Support sales in sales activities and statement of work generation.
• Work with the Director of Hardware to improve standards and processes for hardware delivery.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

• BS or higher in a related engineering field (Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, etc)
• 5+ years of relevant experience

Skills:

In addition to experience, these are the critical skills we look for in all technical roles, and how they should be demonstrated at the Lead level.

• Communicates Effectively: Demonstrates expert level communication skills. Can comfortably present information to clients that is clear and concise (verbal and written). Can negotiate for positive outcomes with clients on projects that are any size, and any level of difficulty. Leans into complex conversations and effectively addresses escalated situations resulting in team/client alignment.
• Independently resets the tone of the team or environment. Redirects the team and client when needed on complex projects. Negotiates positive outcomes by incorporating ideas and opinions from internal and external resources. Thoughtfully considers all outcomes before jumping to change. Is decisive, direct and respectful when communicating alternate solutions and ideas to influence for buy-in or change.
• Teaches best practices and grows the capabilities of others.
• Estimates are highly accurate across a wide array of technical domains. They use their knowledge to help their team provide accurate estimates about work across an entire project.
• Demonstrates mastery of working within an agile framework; Knows how to break down technical work into tickets, sprints, and epics without assistance.

Ideal Additional Qualifications/Experience:

• 10+ years of experience
• M.S.+ in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or closely related field

• Must be US-based.
  
  **Unfortunately, applicants who do not meet these criteria will not be considered.**

Compensation
Base Compensation

Between USD $120,000 and $150,000 per year, commensurate with experience.

Variable Compensation

Up to 15% in the first year

Perks & Benefits

• 401k match
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• $200/mo cell/internet stipend
• $600/yr home office equipment stipend
• Paid parental leave (95th percentile in the U.S.)
• Continuing education stipend ($2,500/yr after one year)
• Loaned MacBook Pro and other necessary equipment

Why Work for Very

We do not promise an easy ride — we promise meaningful work.

We work hard because our clients’ success depends on it, and we take pride in delivering when others can’t. We collaborate closely, move fast, and stay grounded in results. We take joy in the process — in the problem-solving, the iteration, and the shared wins that come from doing the hard things well.

If you’re looking for a place where every project matters, where the standards are high, and where you’ll grow by pushing yourself and others — welcome to Very.

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