Robot Arm Controls Engineer

Position

Robot ArmなControls Engineer

Robotics

12 Months contract (potential extension/conversion)

North Reading, MA (fully on-site)

3 rounds;
Technical deep dive → Coding → Experience Review

Develop, implement, and optimize high-performance motion control algorithms, specifically focusing on precision position and torque control loops.

Establish and maintain robust testing frameworks to ensure the stability and reliability of robotic motion across various operational conditions.

Design and execute automated validation routines to stress-test system limits and ensure safety protocols are met.

Analyze complex system responses and telemetry to identify bottlenecks or instabilities in real-time control performance.

Implement standardized processes for controller evaluation and technical documentation of testing methodologies.

Use a data-driven approach to troubleshoot and resolve complex control issues arising from hardware-software interactions.

• A Master’s or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Robotics with a focus on Controls.
• Proven experience in designing and tuning position and torque control systems for robotic or mechatronic hardware.
• Demonstrated ability to perform system identification and modeling of physical dynamics to inform controller design.
• Strong Python programming skills to create automated test suites and data analysis tools.
• Professional experience working with real-time control systems and motion planning architectures.
• Experience designing automated validation routines and formalizing system response testing methodologies.
• Ability to diagnose complex control instabilities using empirical data and frequency-domain analysis.

• Expertise in MATLAB/Simulink for rapid prototyping and simulation of control laws before hardware deployment.
• Familiarity with functional safety standards for industrial or collaborative robots.

The hourly rate for this position is between $65 – $70 per hour
. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.