Contract Robotics Controls Engineer

Redline Group Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Redline Group Ltd is seeking a Contract Robotics Controls Engineer for an initial 3-month on-site assignment in Cambridgeshire. You will join a skilled robotics team, focusing on developing and optimising an autonomous platform with C++, ROS and motion-control expertise.

The role requires hands-on experience with stepper motors, motor controllers, trajectory planning and fault-tracking to improve reliability and performance of the system.

Qualifications

• Strong C++ development experience.
• ROS/ROS2 experience.
• Hands-on stepper motor and motor controller experience.
• Robotics controls / motion control experience.

Responsibilities

• Tune and optimise motor performance.
• Troubleshoot motion-control issues to improve reliability.
• Improve smoothness and overall performance of the robotic system.
• Understand existing system quickly and provide effective solutions.

Skills

C++ development

ROS / ROS2

Stepper motor experience

Motion control

Troubleshooting

Trajectory planning

Multi-axis robotics

Motion-control integration

Nanotec motor experience

Tools

Nanotec controllers

Job description

Our client, a forward-thinking company in the robotics industry, is driving innovation with autonomous solutions designed to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. They are currently seeking a Contract Robotics Controls Engineer on an initial 3-month assignment, working on site in Cambridgeshire.

As our client is considered exempt for IR35 purposes, the successful candidate will be responsible for assessing IR35 status, should you wish to operate via your own PSC.

You will join a highly skilled robotics engineering team, supporting the development and optimisation of an autonomous robotic platform. You will be experienced in C++, ROS and robotic motion control, with strong hands-on experience working with stepper motors and associated motor controllers. The role will involve tuning and optimising motor performance, troubleshooting motion-control issues and improving the smoothness, reliability and overall performance of the robotic system.

This role will suit an engineer with strong practical robotics controls experience who can quickly understand an existing system, diagnose complex motion-control problems and deliver effective solutions.

Key Skills - Contract Robotics Controls Engineer - C++ / ROS / Stepper Motors, Cambridgeshire:

• Strong C++ development experience
• ROS / ROS2 experience
• Hands-on stepper motor and motor controller experience
• Robotics controls / motion control experience
• Motor tuning, configuration and troubleshooting experience
• Trajectory planning/ motion planning experience
• Multi-axis robotic systems experience
• Experience developing or integrating bespoke motion-control systems
• Nanotec stepper motor / controller experience

This is a great opportunity to be at the forefront of new robotics technology - don't miss out!