GlobalFoundries

Applications Lead

GlobalFoundries$118K — $210K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or Robotics Engineering.
  • 5+ years of experience in embedded systems and motion control application development.
  • Proven experience in motor control for various motor types including BLDC, PMSM, stepper, or DC motors.
  • Hands-on experience with embedded C/C++ development and real-time debugging.
  • Solid understanding of control theory, power electronics, and system dynamics.
  • Strong experience in hardware design review, board bring-up, and system testing.
  • Excellent communication skills for creating technical marketing and application content.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and validate motor control and actuator control systems for robotics applications.
  • Implement and optimize embedded firmware in C/C++ for 32-bit microcontrollers.
  • Perform hardware board development, bring-up, and debugging, including interface validation.
  • Integrate and tune control algorithms for motor control systems.
  • Support motion control system design for various robotics platforms.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for system performance optimization.
  • Develop customer-facing application collaterals including technical notes and demo documentation.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with advanced robotics and motion control products.
  • Collaborative work environment across engineering disciplines.
  • Chance to engage directly with customers and influence product development.
  • Ongoing career development and skills enhancement.
Full Job Description
Summary of Role:

We are seeking an experienced Application Engineer with a strong foundation embedded hardware/software development in motor control, Robotics motion actuator systems. The ideal candidate will bridge engineering and customer application domains, supporting advanced robotics and motion control product design through hands-on system development, hardware bring-up, and customer engagement.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and validate motor control and actuator control systems for robotics and automation applications.


  • Implement and optimize embedded firmware in C/C++ for 32-bit microcontrollers (ARM Cortex-M, TI C2000, NXP, ST, etc.).


  • Perform hardware board development, bring-up, and debugging, including interface validation (SPI, CAN, I2C, UART, PWM, ADC).


  • Integrate and tune control algorithms (FOC, position/velocity/torque loops, sensorless control).


  • Support motion control system design for humanoid robots, manipulators, and mobile platforms.


  • Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and mechanical teams for end-to-end system performance optimization.


  • Develop customer-facing application collaterals-including technical notes, reference designs, application examples, and demo documentation.


  • Provide technical support to customers and internal teams for motor control products, evaluation boards, and reference designs.


Other Responsibilities:

  • Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or Robotics Engineering.


  • 5+ years of experience in embedded systems and motion control application development.


  • Proven experience in motor control (BLDC, PMSM, stepper, or DC motors) and actuator drive systems.


  • Hands-on experience in embedded C/C++ development, real-time debugging, and microcontroller toolchains.


  • Solid understanding of control theory, power electronics, and system dynamics.


  • Strong experience in hardware design review, board bring-up, and system testing.


  • Excellent communication and documentation skills for creating technical marketing and application content.


Preferred Skills

  • Experience with robotics motion control systems (humanoids, industrial arms, AGVs, AMRs).


  • Familiarity with motor drivers, encoders, and feedback sensors.


  • Exposure to real-time control environments (RTOS, FreeRTOS, TI-RTOS).


  • Experience with simulation and modeling tools (MATLAB/Simulink, LabVIEW).


  • Understanding of industrial or automotive communication protocols (CAN, EtherCAT, RS485).


  • Experience developing demo applications, product collateral, or reference documentation for customers.


  • Experienced in supporting vertical customers in Automotive and Industrial markets.


Expected Salary Range
$118,000.00 - $210,000.00

The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.

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