Robotics Controls Engineer - BOSTON at Softworld Inc

Job Title: Robotics Controls Engineer

Job Location: North Reading MA 01864

Onsite Requirements:

• Allen Bradley/Rockwell
• Wiring
• PLC

Job Description:

• Our client is looking for a multidisciplinary engineer who can engage in all phases of design, development and operation of the next iteration of robotic systems.
• This role is Robotics Control Software and Systems Engineer.
  The team's mandate is to design, develop, and operate the next iteration of robotic manipulation systems within the client fulfillment network.
• This includes controls development and debugging for novel motion systems, building new workflows and orchestration, new operator UIs, implementing and executing bring-up processes, and integrating your systems into cross-functional software systems.
• As a robotics engineer, you will help plan the development milestones, design and implement control features, and monitor operation in our robotic fleet.
• They are looking for entrepreneurial and innovative individuals who thrive on solving tough problems.
  Everyone on the team needs to be entrepreneurial, wear many hats and work in a highly collaborative environment.
• You will help tackle a diverse landscape of technical challenges.
• You will play an active role in translating business requirements into concrete systems and prototyping concepts in partnership with technology leaders within the team and across the business.
• You will work with a variety of core languages and technologies including CodeSys, Ether CAT, structured text, and object-oriented languages such as Python or C++. You will tackle challenging, novel situations every day and will have the opportunity to work alongside talented engineers to redefine an industry.

Key job responsibilities:

• You will drive key engineering decisions that impact device management for fulfillment sites globally.
• You will implement, deploy, and debug motion control systems including material handling systems, custom robotic grippers, and high-performance custom robotic systems.
• You will partner with other team members such as robotics software engineers, SDMs, applied scientists, and product managers.

A day in the life:
The engineer for this role will:

• Work hands-on with the robotics team onsite in the laboratory in Boston with occasional trips to observe and support robots in our pilot locations.
• Engage in all phases of product development lifecycle from design to final integration and field support.
• Run experiments, collect data, and develop new features that are critical to the program's success.

Basic Qualifications:

• 2-3 years of control systems engineering
• 2+ years of motion controls experience, e.g. material handling systems, actuated systems, etc.
• 2+ years developing solutions on a variety of platforms such as Siemens/Rockwell. Experience with block formats, microcontrollers, PCs, and mobile devices
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Robotics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Controls or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with modern object-oriented languages such as C++ or Python.
• Experience with code version control, e.g. git, svn, or Code Commit.
• Experience with industrial robot arms or custom actuated hardware systems