Robot Arms Controls Engineer

Position: Robot Arms Controls Engineer
Industry: Robotics
Type: 12-months contract
Location: North Reading, MA (fully on-site)

Day to day:

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  Develop, implement, and optimize high-performance motion control algorithms, focusing on precision position and torque control loops for robotic arms/manipulators.
  
  


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  Establish and maintain robust testing and simulation frameworks to ensure controller stability and system reliability across diverse operational conditions.
  
  


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  Design and execute automated validation routines to stress-test control systems and verify adherence to safety protocols.
  
  


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  Analyze system telemetry and sensor feedback to diagnose performance bottlenecks, stability issues, or control loop anomalies in real time.
  
  


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  Develop and document standardized processes for controller evaluation, system identification, and performance benchmarking.
  
  


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  Collaborate closely with mechanical, software, and test teams to troubleshoot hardware software integration issues and drive iterative control system improvements.
  
  

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  4 5 years of post-graduate industry experience.
  
  


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  Proven experience designing and tuning position and torque control systems for robotic arms, manipulators, or complex mechatronic hardware.
  
  


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  Ability to perform system identification and dynamic modeling of physical systems to inform controller design.
  
  


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  Strong programming skills in Python or C++ for developing control algorithms, automation frameworks, and data analysis tools.
  
  


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  Hands-on experience with real-time control systems and motion planning architectures.
  
  


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  Experience designing automated validation or hardware-in-the-loop test routines for control systems.
  
  


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  Strong understanding of empirical tuning, stability margins, and frequency-domain analysis for diagnosing control instabilities.
  
  

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  Master s or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field with a focus on Controls.
  
  


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  Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink for rapid prototyping and simulation of control algorithms.
  
  


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  Familiarity with functional safety standards (e.g., ISO 10218, ISO 13849) for industrial or collaborative robots.
  
  


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  Prior experience in robotics startups or organizations.