Senior Level Mechatronics Engineer Jobs
Senior level mechatronics engineer jobs place experienced engineers in charge of system architecture, project outcomes, and the cross-functional teams that bring complex automation and robotics solutions to life. Openings are concentrated in Manufacturing, Technology & Software, and Retail, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote roles, and employers like KLA, Autoliv, and Juul Labs hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Autoliv's primary goal is to Save More Lives. Our products never get a second chance. This is why we can never compromise on quality. We are working to increase vehicle safety by developing seatbelts, airbags and steering wheels and you can be part of our team as Electronics and Mechatronics Lead Engineer.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role you will serve as the primary customer-facing engineering leader for assigned programs within the Americas region. You will drive engineering execution from program initiation through launch, acting as the key liaison between OEM customers and cross-functional internal teams. This position is responsible for coordinating technical activities, managing engineering deliverables and timing plans, proactively identifying and mitigating risks, and ensuring all open issues are effectively tracked and resolved to support successful program execution, customer satisfaction, and on-time product launches.
Should you be interested in overseeing these tasks and aiming for enhanced performance standards, your role will involve:
- Serve as the primary engineering contact for OEM customers, leading technical discussions, design reviews, issue resolution meetings, and customer escalations while maintaining strong customer relationships.
- Drive engineering execution by coordinating application, systems, validation, and quality engineering resources to ensure program objectives, deliverables, and commitments are achieved.
- Lead cross-functional decision-making and provide technical guidance to engineering teams, fostering accountability, collaboration, and effective problem resolution.
- Manage the Engineering Open Issues List, ensuring all engineering, validation, manufacturing, supplier, launch, and customer issues are identified, prioritized, tracked, escalated, and closed on time.
- Develop and maintain engineering timing plans, including 30/60/90-day execution plans, DV/PV activities, build schedules, customer reviews, and launch readiness tracking to support successful program launches.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
If you have/are:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 7+ years of experience in automotive product development, including program execution, launch support, and customer-facing engineering activities.
- Strong technical knowledge of electronic and mechatronic systems, automotive product development processes, and engineering lifecycle management.
- Proven experience leading engineering teams, coordinating cross-functional resources, and driving technical reviews, issue resolution, and engineering deliverables.
- Expertise in program timing plans, open issue tracking, escalation management, DV/PV activities, and launch readiness execution.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with fluent English proficiency and the ability to effectively collaborate with OEM customers, global teams, suppliers, manufacturing plants, and senior leadership.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
We will be more than glad to chat with you about your experience and your career goals.
In our international work setting, you will find a range of opportunities that are designed to enhance your career and personal development. Including new and different perspectives is part of what ensures the team’s success. We are committed to develop people’s skills, knowledge and creative potential. Our training and development programs emphasize technical competency, leadership development and business management skill.
COMPENSATION
- Attractive compensation package
- Recognition awards, company events, family events, university discount options and many more perks.
- Gender Pay Equality
LOCATION
Auburn Hills Technical Center (ATC)
WORKPLACE & CULTURE
We strive to save more lives and prevent serious injuries, and we continuously focus on quality, confidence and security for our customers, stability and growth for our shareholders and employees, as well as being sustainable and earning trust within our communities.
ABOUT AUTOLIV UNITED STATES
Autoliv is the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems. Through our group companies, we develop, manufacture and market protective systems, such as airbags, seatbelts, and steering wheels for all major automotive manufacturers in the world as well as mobility safety solutions.
At Autoliv, we challenge and redefine the standards of mobility safety to sustainably deliver leading solutions. In 2024, our products saved 37,000 lives and reduced 600,000 injuries.
Our ~65,000 colleagues in 25 countries are passionate about our vision of Saving More Lives and quality is at the heart of everything we do. We drive innovation, research, and development at our 13 technical centers, with their 20 test tracks.
Founded in 1953
Co-workers 65,000
Turnover 10.4 B USD
Autoliv is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Autoliv does not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Autoliv does business.
INTRODUCTION
Autoliv's primary goal is to Save More Lives. Our products never get a second chance. This is why we can never compromise on quality. We are working to increase vehicle safety by developing seatbelts, airbags and steering wheels and you can be part of our team as Electronics and Mechatronics Lead Engineer.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role you will serve as the primary customer-facing engineering leader for assigned programs within the Americas region. You will drive engineering execution from program initiation through launch, acting as the key liaison between OEM customers and cross-functional internal teams. This position is responsible for coordinating technical activities, managing engineering deliverables and timing plans, proactively identifying and mitigating risks, and ensuring all open issues are effectively tracked and resolved to support successful program execution, customer satisfaction, and on-time product launches.
Should you be interested in overseeing these tasks and aiming for enhanced performance standards, your role will involve:
- Serve as the primary engineering contact for OEM customers, leading technical discussions, design reviews, issue resolution meetings, and customer escalations while maintaining strong customer relationships.
- Drive engineering execution by coordinating application, systems, validation, and quality engineering resources to ensure program objectives, deliverables, and commitments are achieved.
- Lead cross-functional decision-making and provide technical guidance to engineering teams, fostering accountability, collaboration, and effective problem resolution.
- Manage the Engineering Open Issues List, ensuring all engineering, validation, manufacturing, supplier, launch, and customer issues are identified, prioritized, tracked, escalated, and closed on time.
- Develop and maintain engineering timing plans, including 30/60/90-day execution plans, DV/PV activities, build schedules, customer reviews, and launch readiness tracking to support successful program launches.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
If you have/are:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 7+ years of experience in automotive product development, including program execution, launch support, and customer-facing engineering activities.
- Strong technical knowledge of electronic and mechatronic systems, automotive product development processes, and engineering lifecycle management.
- Proven experience leading engineering teams, coordinating cross-functional resources, and driving technical reviews, issue resolution, and engineering deliverables.
- Expertise in program timing plans, open issue tracking, escalation management, DV/PV activities, and launch readiness execution.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with fluent English proficiency and the ability to effectively collaborate with OEM customers, global teams, suppliers, manufacturing plants, and senior leadership.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
We will be more than glad to chat with you about your experience and your career goals.
In our international work setting, you will find a range of opportunities that are designed to enhance your career and personal development. Including new and different perspectives is part of what ensures the team’s success. We are committed to develop people’s skills, knowledge and creative potential. Our training and development programs emphasize technical competency, leadership development and business management skill.
COMPENSATION
- Attractive compensation package
- Recognition awards, company events, family events, university discount options and many more perks.
- Gender Pay Equality
LOCATION
Auburn Hills Technical Center (ATC)
WORKPLACE & CULTURE
We strive to save more lives and prevent serious injuries, and we continuously focus on quality, confidence and security for our customers, stability and growth for our shareholders and employees, as well as being sustainable and earning trust within our communities.
ABOUT AUTOLIV UNITED STATES
Autoliv is the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems. Through our group companies, we develop, manufacture and market protective systems, such as airbags, seatbelts, and steering wheels for all major automotive manufacturers in the world as well as mobility safety solutions.
At Autoliv, we challenge and redefine the standards of mobility safety to sustainably deliver leading solutions. In 2024, our products saved 37,000 lives and reduced 600,000 injuries.
Our ~65,000 colleagues in 25 countries are passionate about our vision of Saving More Lives and quality is at the heart of everything we do. We drive innovation, research, and development at our 13 technical centers, with their 20 test tracks.
Founded in 1953
Co-workers 65,000
Turnover 10.4 B USD
Autoliv is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Autoliv does not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Autoliv does business.
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Senior Level Mechatronics Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level mechatronics engineer job?
Employers at this level want candidates who have owned full system development cycles, not just contributed to them. Demonstrating experience leading cross-functional teams, making architectural decisions, and delivering hardware-software integrated products end-to-end gives you a strong edge. A portfolio of shipped systems, patents, or publications in robotics or automation reinforces technical authority and sets senior candidates apart from mid-level applicants.
Which companies hire senior level mechatronics engineers?
Companies hiring senior level mechatronics engineers right now include KLA, Autoliv, and Juul Labs, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from established manufacturers, advanced robotics firms, and defense contractors that need engineers capable of leading complex, high-stakes development programs.
Are there remote senior level mechatronics engineer jobs?
Yes, though hardware-focused roles require at least some on-site presence. About 0% of senior level mechatronics engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements being the most common for roles that involve lab work, prototyping, or hands-on system integration alongside design and planning responsibilities.
What makes a mechatronics engineer role senior level?
Senior level roles are defined by ownership and scope rather than task execution. A senior mechatronics engineer sets technical direction, makes system-level design decisions, and is accountable for project outcomes. These roles also carry an expectation of mentoring junior engineers, contributing to hiring decisions, and communicating technical tradeoffs clearly to non-engineering stakeholders and leadership.
Which industries hire the most senior level mechatronics engineers?
Senior level mechatronics engineer roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Technology & Software, and Retail, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they invest heavily in automation, precision systems, and intelligent product development that require engineers with the experience to lead complex integration work from concept through production.