Description

Pacific Coast Producers | Full-Time | On-Site | Exempt
Salary Range: $100,000$140,000/year (based on experience)

Are you ready to join a team that helps feed North America? Pacific Coast Producers (PCP), a growing agricultural cooperative, is seeking a skilled and hands-on Mechatronics Engineer to join our team. The role offers flexibility to be home-based at one of our California production facilities — Lodi, Oroville, or Woodland.

As a Mechatronics Engineer, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of our automation strategy—designing, programming, and leading projects that bring together mechanical, electrical, and software systems. You'll take ownership from concept through installation, driving innovation that enhances productivity, consistency, and performance across our plants.

What You'll Do: 

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, you'll take the lead in developing, installing, and supporting the automation, robotics, and control systems that power our production processes.

• Design electromechanical and software solutions for automated material-handling workflows and robotic manipulation systems (e.g. robot end-tools, material positioning stages, object identification systems)
• Lead selection, prototyping, and initial design of new sensing options (e.g. barcode scanners, beam-breaks, pressure sensors, force sensors, etc.)
• Install and repair sensors, robot end tools, mechanical systems, and controls.
• Work with internal customers to define and scope material-handling problems
• Develop and work with our team to finalize electrical schematics, mechanical diagrams and system-level drawings
• Record and analyze numerical and graphical data for presentation to senior leadership
• Field-install and maintain systems by adjusting, repairing, replacing, or modifying automation/robotic system components
• Generate documentation and build instructions for new hardware designs
• Troubleshoot early-stage and early-production design and functionality problems
• Mentor/supervise maintenance staff and work one-on-one with individuals, including industrial technicians and electricians, to ensure use of proper methods and training.
• Lead and assist maintenance staff in complex troubleshooting and control strategy.
• Undertake additional duties as needed.

Travel Requirements:

• This position requires travel to manufacturing facilities primarily in Northern California, including Lodi, Woodland, and Oroville, as well as occasional travel to Oregon.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in robotics, automation, or industrial equipment design and maintenance.
• Hands-on experience with PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley) and ladder logic.
• Proficiency in Linux and CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks).
• Familiarity with quick-turn prototyping tools (e.g., 3D printing, CNC services).
• Strong problem-solving skills, especially in debugging and troubleshooting control systems.
• Ability to work in manufacturing facilities to test, troubleshoot, and refine systems.
• Experience with measuring tools (e.g., multimeters, oscilloscopes) and power tools.
• Ability to communicate effectively with operations management, industrial maintenance staff, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Ability to learn, understand and apply new technologies, and work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of material-handling systems, robotic arms, and conveyor systems.
• Experience with Python programming or similar languages.
• Familiarity with industrial electrical systems (220-480v hardware) and safety standards.
• Understanding of automation protocols like Ethernet/IP and IO-Link.
• Exposure to Allen-Bradley software and device firmware updates.

Why Join PCP?

At PCP, we take care of our people. Here are just a few of the benefits full-time employees enjoy:

• Competitive pay with opportunities for advancement.
• This position is eligible for our annual profit-sharing bonus program.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family, starting the first of the month after you join us.
• Retirement plans to support your long-term security.
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, parental leave, sick leave, and bereavement.
• Life and disability insurance plus an Employee Assistance Program.
• Development opportunities through online courses, classroom training, and on-the-job growth.
• The stability of a farmer-owned cooperative with more than 50 years of success.
• A mission-driven culture focused on feeding families across North America.

Salary Range: $100,000$140,000/year (based on experience). This is a full-time, on-site role that can be based out of Lodi, CA, Oroville, CA or Woodland, CA.

The base salary range reflects the reasonable expectation for what the company anticipates paying for this role at the time of posting. The actual salary offered will depend on factors including, but not limited to:

• Relevant skills, education, and experience
• Job-related qualifications and certifications
• Internal pay equity
• Market conditions and business needs

Sponsorship: This role is not eligible for current or future visa sponsorship.

About PCP Summary

Pacific Coast Producers, a cooperative owned by more than 165 family farmers who cultivate and transport diverse produce like tomatoes, peaches, pears, grapes, cherries, and others, was founded in 1971. The company operates processing and packaging facilities in California and Oregon and has a workforce of over 3,000 employees. PCP is committed to delivering top-quality products to customers in all channels of trade, such as foodservice distributors and grocery retailers throughout the United States and Canada.

AA/EEO Policy Statement

Pacific Coast Producers is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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