Mechatronics Engineer - Lab & Automation Systems

Ohalo(7 days ago)

South San Francisco, CAOnsiteFull TimeMedior$120,000 - $150,000Engineering

About this role

A Mechatronics Engineer at Ohalo will support the development of lab and greenhouse automation systems that enable scalable, high-throughput plant genomics and production. The role focuses on working close to hardware—integrating mechanical systems, robotics, sensors, and lab automation equipment—and collaborating with scientists and engineering teams. This is a full-time, on-site position based in South San Francisco, offering hands-on mentorship and technical growth opportunities.

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Required Skills

Mechatronics
Mechanical Design
Robotics
Sensors
Automation
Integration
Troubleshooting
Assembly
Motion Control
Documentation

About Ohalo

ohalo.com

Ohalo is an agricultural biotechnology company that uses its proprietary Boosted Breeding™ platform to accelerate crop evolution and deliver improved plant varieties. Their approach achieves in months or years what traditional breeding can take centuries to accomplish, producing more productive, resilient, and sustainable potato, almond, strawberry and other crops while reducing agriculture’s environmental footprint. Ohalo works with growers, seed companies and industry consortia (for example the Strawberry Consortium) to commercialize seed-based varieties and bring traits like flavor and farmer economics to market. The company focuses on novel breeding systems to expand food access and improve crop performance at scale.