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The company also provides artificial beaches, urban lagoons, wave pools, surf parks, aquatics services, sewage treatment, wastewater treatment, and drinking water solutions.\nJob Summary:\nVVater seeks a highly skilled Mechatronics Technician to build, integrate, and troubleshoot advanced electro-mechanical systems that include actuators, servos, motors, hydraulic and pneumatic components, motion assemblies, and automated mechanisms. This role supports R&D, engineering, product development, and production by turning designs into working automated systems, ranging from deployable mechanical structures to motion-controlled assemblies used in VVater’s next-generation water treatment technologies.\nThe ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced engineering environment and is fluent across mechanical, electrical, and automation disciplines.\nDuties and Responsibilities:\nAssemble and integrate actuators, servo motors, linear guides, rotary drives, gear systems, solenoids, and automated linkages into working mechanical systems.\nBuild and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic subsystems, including cylinders, valves, regulators, manifolds, pumps, and fluid routing hardware.\nInstall and route sensor packages (limit switches, optical sensors, encoders, proximity sensors, pressure/flow sensors) for feedback and control.\nPerform electrical wiring, termination, crimping, labeling, and cable management for automation assemblies.\nSupport controls engineers with integration of PLC/SCADA and low-voltage control signals (24VDC, analog/digital I/O).\nInterpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, motion drawings, and 3D CAD output to guide assembly and troubleshooting.\nAssist in building robotic or transformer-like mechanisms that extend, fold, lift, rotate, engage, or change physical configuration automatically.\nExecute functional testing, calibration, alignment, and tuning of electro-mechanical assemblies.\nTroubleshoot automation faults, diagnose issues in actuators, drives, sensors, relays, control loops, and mechanical subassemblies.\nAssist in creating automated test rigs, dynamic fixtures, and motion-based prototypes for R&D validation.\nCollaborate with mechanical, electrical, R&D, and fabrication teams to refine designs and improve repeatability and manufacturability.\nPerform light machining, drilling, tapping, cutting, grinding, and assembly prep as needed.\nMaintain shop equipment, tools, wiring stations, hydraulic lines, and safety protocols.\nSupport pilot units, factory builds, field installations, and commissioning when required.\nPerform all other duties as instructed by the company.\nSkills and Qualifications:\n3-7+ years of hands-on experience as a Mechatronics Technician, Automation Technician, Electromechanical Technician, Robotics Technician, or related role.\nStrong experience with actuators, servos, linear actuators, hydraulic cylinders, pneumatic systems, valves, pumps, and motion assemblies.\nAbility to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, hydraulic/pneumatic schematics, and P&IDs.\nProficient in electrical wiring, cable harnessing, crimping, soldering, and connectorization.\nFamiliarity with PLC/automation signals (24VDC, analog inputs, digital I/O) and drive controls.\nStrong mechanical aptitude and ability to diagnose multi-discipline issues (mechanical/electrical/hydraulic).\nExperience using hand tools, power tools, metrology tools, and shop equipment.\nKnowledge of basic machining or fabrication (CNC, drill press, grinders, band saws) is a plus.\nTechnical diploma or associate degree in Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, Electromechanical Technology, Robotics, or similar field preferred.\nExperience in water treatment equipment, industrial machinery, automation, aerospace, automotive systems, or robotics environments is an advantage.\nStrong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, R&D, fabrication, and field teams.\nNote: This job description is not exhaustive. Additional duties and responsibilities may be added as the role evolves and as projects demand. Flexibility and a willingness to adapt are essential qualities for this position.\n** As a part of our process to ensure a comprehensive evaluation of all applicants, assessment tests are required as part of our recruitment process. 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