Robotics/Controls Engineer

GCR Professional Services

• $100K — $140K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in controls engineering or related field
  • Proficient in mathematical modeling and system analysis
  • Strong understanding of motion control and control theory (such as PID, feedforward)
  • Hands-on control systems experience, including filter design and tuning
  • Skilled in MATLAB for simulation and real-time software
  • Programming in C/C++ for Linux and embedded systems necessary

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with controls engineering management to design advanced control systems
  • Conduct motion control and servo tuning for robotic systems
  • Perform dynamic modeling and simulations using MATLAB
  • Support machine design analysis and component selection
  • Assist with actuator, sensor, and control component selection
  • Travel occasionally for project needs, both domestically and internationally

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
  • Dynamic and collaborative work environment
  • Exposure to cutting-edge robotic technologies
  • Flexible work arrangements possibly available
  • Limited travel for project engagements
Full Job Description
Robotics/Controls Engineer:

Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Manager of Controls Engineering to design and implement advanced control systems for robotic manipulators and electromechanical systems. Responsibilities include motion control and servo tuning, dynamic modeling, simulation in MATLAB, and real-time software implementation. Support machine design analysis and the selection of actuators, sensors, and control components. Limited domestic and international travel required.

Required Skills

  • Strong foundation in mathematical modeling and system analysis

  • Knowledge of dynamic system modeling, motion control, and control theory (PID, feedforward)

  • Hands-on experience with control systems, filter design, and tuning

  • Proficiency in MATLAB

  • Experience programming in C/C++ for Linux and embedded systems

  • Experience with microcontrollers, sensors, prototyping, and troubleshooting

Preferred Skills

  • State estimation and system identification

  • Electrical and electronic system design background

  • Digital and analog circuit design, embedded systems, power electronics, and motion control

  • Thermal modeling and analysis

  • Laboratory skills including soldering and PCBA rework

Education Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer, Mechanical, Electrical, Aeronautical, or related engineering field with at least 2 years of experience

  • Master's or Ph.D. in a related engineering field with 0-1 year of experience
    Salary range - $100k to $140k

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