Payrate: $50-$70 and flexible for an ideal candidate.

Location: North Reading, MA

We are seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and optimizing robot motion control systems through advanced controller tuning, with a focus on position and torque control. This role involves establishing robust testing frameworks, designing automated validation routines, and implementing standardized processes for controller performance evaluation.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and optimize robot motion control systems.
• Establish robust testing frameworks and design automated validation routines.
• Implement standardized processes for controller performance evaluation.
• Create automated test suites and analyze system responses.
• Document testing methodologies.
• Troubleshoot complex control issues using data-driven approaches.
• Possible domestic travel for approximately 3 weeks.

Education Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

Required Skills:

• Expertise in position and torque control.
• Strong programming skills for creating automated test suites.
• Experience with real-time control systems, motion planning, and system identification.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex control issues through data-driven approaches.

Nice To Have:

• Advanced Degree: Master’s or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field with a focus on Controls.
• Simulation Tools: Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink for rapid prototyping and simulation of control algorithms.
• Safety Standards: Familiarity with functional safety standards (e.g., ISO 10218, ISO 13849) for industrial or collaborative robots. Industry Experience: Prior experience in robotics startups or organizations such as Boston Dynamics, Vicarious Surgical, Medtronic, Berkshire Grey, Tesla, or similar.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, and paid holidays annually – as applicable.