Cepton

CEPTON, a leading intelligent lidar solution provider, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Mechatronics Engineer with a Master’s, or PhD, degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience in servo design, dynamic analysis, and CAD design. The candidate will play a key role in designing, developing, and optimizing complex mechatronic systems, contributing to the advancement of our innovative products. This position requires a strong blend of mechanical, electrical, and control systems expertise, with a focus on delivering high-performance solutions. The ideal candidate is expected to be passionate about solving challenges to join us. Partnering closely with our brilliant functional R&D teams, you will work in a dynamic, cross-functional, collaborative work environment and design and mechanical subsystems for LiDAR product development. as well as support new product introduction to high volume manufacturing process for automotive and non-automotive customers.

Here at CEPTON, we use technology to make some difficult problems become easy and some impossible tasks become feasible. We value one's ability to learn higher than the knowledge one has acquired in the past. We like people who strive to solve a problem in new and creative ways instead of only seeking conventional wisdom, we enjoy solving hard problems together. As we are at the cutting edge of technological advancement, join us if you are willing to work with like-minded people to face the challenges posed by the new era of technology, together with opportunities to work with strong industry leaders

What You Will Do

• Design and develop mechatronic systems, focusing on servo mechanisms, actuators, and precision control systems.
• Conduct dynamic analysis, including kinematic and kinetic modeling, to ensure system performance and reliability.
• Create detailed 3D models, assemblies, and technical drawings using CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical engineers, software developers, and manufacturing teams, to integrate systems and ensure seamless product development.
• Perform simulations and analysis to optimize designs for durability, efficiency, and performance.
• Prototype, test, and validate designs, analyzing results to refine and improve system performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to servo systems, motion control, and dynamic performance.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to incorporate best practices into designs.
• Document designs, specifications, and test results to support product development and compliance with industry standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Who You Are

• Master’s degree, or PhD in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with programming in C for control systems.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in servo design, dynamic analysis, and CAD design.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks) for 3D modeling and drafting.
• Strong expertise in dynamic analysis tools and techniques (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink, or similar).
• In-depth knowledge of servo systems, motion control, and electromechanical actuators.
• Experience with control systems design and tuning for precision applications.
• Familiarity with prototyping, testing, and validation of mechatronic systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for technical documentation and cross-team collaboration.
• Experience with robotics, automation, or embedded systems is a plus.
• Experience working with optical integration into mechatronic systems is a plus.

What We Will Offer

• Opportunities to work with strong industry leaders and opportunities to relocate to Silicon Valley.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive employee benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and more.
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Bonus Program eligibility.
• 401k, FSA or HSA.

Location:

• Cepton Headquarters – San Jose, CA.
• Some local on-site visits to key customers.
• Travel to regional customer sites and support trade shows and conferences if needed.

Cepton is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.

The pay range for this role is $140,000 to $170,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor. The total compensation package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans.

Cepton Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

About Cepton, Inc.

Cepton, Inc. provides state-of-the-art, intelligent, lidar-based solutions for a range of markets such as automotive (ADAS/AV), smart cities, smart spaces and smart industrial applications. Cepton’s patented MMT®-based lidar technology enables reliable, scalable and cost-effective solutions that deliver long range, high resolution 3D perception for smart applications.

Founded in 2016 and led by industry veterans with over two decades of collective experience across a wide range of advanced lidar and imaging technologies, Cepton is focused on the mass market commercialization of high performance, high quality lidar solutions. Cepton is headquartered in San Jose, California, USA, with a presence in Germany, Canada, Japan and India, to serve a fast-growing global customer base.

Salary range

$140,000—$170,000 USD