Rapid Prototyping & Fabrication: Use 3D printing to rapidly prototype, test and refine mechanical designs, with consideration for transitioning validated designs to CNC machining, including future tabletop CNC capabilities.
Mechatronics & System Integration: Integrate mechanical, electrical, robotic and motion control components, including sensors, actuators, end effectors and safety systems.
Test Equipment Development: Collaborate with R&D engineers to integrate optical/electrical measurement instruments, automated test fixtures and custom testing solutions.
Innovation & Validation: Explore new automation technologies, build proof-of-concept systems and optimize designs for accuracy, repeatability, reliability and manufacturability.
Qualifications
Essential Requirements
Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Robotics, Automation Engineering or a related discipline.
Fresh graduate or up to 2 years of relevant experience. Strong academic, internship or personal engineering projects are highly valued.
Proficiency in 3D CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Inventor or equivalent.
Hands-on experience with 3D printing, mechanical prototyping, fixture design or equipment assembly.
Understanding of mechanical design, tolerances, materials, motors, actuators, sensors and basic automation systems.
Strong practical problem-solving skills and ability to independently develop and refine engineering prototypes.
Preferred Qualifications
Exposure to 6-axis industrial robots, robotic programming, end-of-arm tooling and conveyor automation.
Experience designing PCBA handling fixtures, test jigs, precision mechanisms or customer-specific mechanical solutions.
Familiarity with CNC machining, CAD/CAM, machining tolerances or desktop/tabletop CNC equipment.
Knowledge of PLCs, microcontrollers, motion control, industrial sensors and machine safety.
Participation in robotics competitions, engineering design projects or hands-on maker activities.
Personal Attributes & Success Expectations
Self-Driven & Curious: Takes initiative, learns independently and embraces unfamiliar engineering challenges.
Creative & Resourceful: Transforms customer requirements and innovative ideas into practical mechanical and automation solutions.
Hands-On & Detail-Oriented: Enjoys CAD design, 3D printing, prototyping, equipment assembly and iterative testing.
Collaborative & Adaptable: Works closely with R&D and applications engineers to deliver reliable prototypes and customer-focused solutions.
Careers Privacy Statement***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***
Job Overview
Keysight’s Strategic Innovation team develops custom test equipment, robotic automation and mechanical solutions through rapid prototyping and proof-of-concept (PoC) testing. We seek a creative, hands-on engineer who enjoys turning ideas into functional prototypes and solving new engineering challenges.
Key Responsibilities
Mechanical & Fixture Design: Design custom mechanical fixtures, test jigs, precision mechanisms and customer-specific solutions for optical/electrical testing and production applications.
Robotics & Production Automation: Develop and integrate 6-axis robotic arms, conveyor systems, PCBA handling mechanisms and automated cycling test stations for production lines.
Rapid Prototyping & Fabrication: Use 3D printing to rapidly prototype, test and refine mechanical designs, with consideration for transitioning validated designs to CNC machining, including future tabletop CNC capabilities.
Mechatronics & System Integration: Integrate mechanical, electrical, robotic and motion control components, including sensors, actuators, end effectors and safety systems.
Test Equipment Development: Collaborate with R&D engineers to integrate optical/electrical measurement instruments, automated test fixtures and custom testing solutions.
Innovation & Validation: Explore new automation technologies, build proof-of-concept systems and optimize designs for accuracy, repeatability, reliability and manufacturability.
Essential Requirements
Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Robotics, Automation Engineering or a related discipline.
Fresh graduate or up to 2 years of relevant experience. Strong academic, internship or personal engineering projects are highly valued.
Proficiency in 3D CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Inventor or equivalent.
Hands-on experience with 3D printing, mechanical prototyping, fixture design or equipment assembly.
Understanding of mechanical design, tolerances, materials, motors, actuators, sensors and basic automation systems.
Strong practical problem-solving skills and ability to independently develop and refine engineering prototypes.
Preferred Qualifications
Exposure to 6-axis industrial robots, robotic programming, end-of-arm tooling and conveyor automation.
Experience designing PCBA handling fixtures, test jigs, precision mechanisms or customer-specific mechanical solutions.
Familiarity with CNC machining, CAD/CAM, machining tolerances or desktop/tabletop CNC equipment.
Knowledge of PLCs, microcontrollers, motion control, industrial sensors and machine safety.
Participation in robotics competitions, engineering design projects or hands-on maker activities.
Personal Attributes & Success Expectations
Self-Driven & Curious: Takes initiative, learns independently and embraces unfamiliar engineering challenges.
Creative & Resourceful: Transforms customer requirements and innovative ideas into practical mechanical and automation solutions.
Hands-On & Detail-Oriented: Enjoys CAD design, 3D printing, prototyping, equipment assembly and iterative testing.
Collaborative & Adaptable: Works closely with R&D and applications engineers to deliver reliable prototypes and customer-focused solutions.
Careers Privacy Statement***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***
