Robot Control Systems Engineer

What you’ll do:

• Own motion planning and multi-axis control algorithms for driving the robots, and execute simulations and analysis of motion paths that give us a clear picture of the dynamic performance capabilities of the machine (e.g. cycle time).
• Improve and optimize the control algorithms, as well as improving and optimizing the kinematics, dynamics, and component selection of the physical machine to enable faster cycle times and meet requirements. 
• Develop different control strategies for dicing, lamination, and soldering.
• Support development efforts for various electromechanical and software elements of the manufacturing system, using models and analysis tools that provide detailed quantitative understanding of machine behavior.
• Develop and maintain robot control algorithms for our two core custom robots in the Atomic Machines platform.
• Evaluate robot designs for future system iterations.
• Support development and maintenance of design requirements.
• Collaborate in meetings that drive clarity and alignment on requirements and approaches across multiple teams and disciplines.

What You’ll Need:

• 7+ years of experience designing and developing control systems for robotics and complex electromechanical devices.
• Excellent knowledge of control theory for robotics systems.
• Ability to research, select, design and evaluate hardware and software components and architectures for controlling advanced robotics systems.
• Strong communication skills.
• Clear understanding of math and physics; deep understanding of engineering first principles and how to apply them.
• Creativity and inventiveness.
• Eagerness to learn fast.
• Ability to make progress in an ambiguous environment.
• A MS in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronic, or a similar engineering discipline.