Description:

Job Description:

We are seeking talented, experienced, and driven Robotics Control Systems Engineer to join our team on a contract basis. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing control systems for autonomous applications. This role will involve control systems design, embedded software development, and real-time system integration with a focus on driving costs down for mass production.

As part of a team creating advanced robotic and mechatronic solutions, you will participate in all aspects of control systems engineering, including architecture definition, requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, and documentation. Collaboration with hardware and software teams is key to delivering robust, scalable systems.

Job Responsibilities:

•\tDesign, develop, and implement control algorithms for autonomous navigation and motion planning.

•\tResearch, test and iterate cost-effective motor control solutions to reduce hardware cost.

•\tWork with ROS (Robot Operating System) for integrating control systems, navigation, and perception modules.

•\tDevelop and optimize control software with motor drive and ROS environments.

•\tImplement motor control algorithms and integrate sensor data, e.g., encoder, for precise trajectory tracking.

•\tWork with communications protocols (e.g., CAN, ETHERNET/IP) to interface with peripheral devices.

•\tPerform testing, tuning, and troubleshooting of control systems using simulation environments and real-world tests.

•\tOptimize control systems for performance, stability, and cost for production.

•\tUse software configuration management tools (e.g., Git) to ensure version control and collaboration.

•\tCollaborate with hardware engineers on the integration of electronics, sensors, and actuators.

•\tEnsure control systems meet safety and compliance standards for deployment in manufacturing and warehouse environments.

•\tProactively and continuously seeking feedback and improvement to solve problems.

Top Skills Required:

Control algorithm, ROS, Robot Operating System, Controller Integration, motor controls, actuators, C/C++, Python, Matlab

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Nice to Have:

•\tExperience with motion planning and obstacle avoidance algorithms (e.g., A*, RRT)

•\tExperience with unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) or other autonomous systems in industrial applications.

•\tFamiliarity with localization, mapping (SLAM), and autonomous navigation techniques.

•\tKnowledge of software safety standards and practices for robotic systems.

•\tExperience with mass production for hardware and software integration.

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