Robotics Engineer- Motion Planning & Controls

ORBIT & SKYLINE; Mohali; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Wellness Allowances

Communication Allowances

Gratuity

Job summary

Orbit & Skyline India Pvt. Ltd. seeks a skilled Robotics Engineer specializing in motion planning and controls to deliver high-performance autonomous solutions for collaborative robotics.

You will work on trajectory generation, robot dynamics, and safety-aware planning across ROS/ROS2 environments. The role requires 4-8 years of hands-on experience with UR, ABB, FANUC, or KUKA, and a strong background in C++, Python, and simulation tools.

Qualifications

• 3-8+ years of experience in robotics, motion control, or autonomous systems.
• Bachelor or Master in Robotics, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, or Control Engineering.
• Hands-on experience with industrial robots (UR/ABB/FANUC/KUKA/Omron).

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize trajectory generation and motion planning algorithms.
• Design and tune robot control systems for precise motion and path tracking.
• Implement collision avoidance, obstacle detection, and safety-aware motion planning.
• Develop and validate kinematic and dynamic robot models.
• Optimize cycle time, path efficiency, and motion smoothness.
• Integrate robot motion with vision systems, force sensing, and external devices.
• Troubleshoot motion accuracy, vibration, overshoot, and stability issues.
• Perform robotic simulation, offline programming, testing and commissioning.
• Validate reachability, collision detection, cycle time, and robot-cell layouts in simulations.
• Develop, maintain, and validate digital twins and simulation models for deployment.

Skills

Robotics

Motion Planning

Robot Controls

ROS/ROS2

Trajectory Optimization

Simulation

C++

Python

MATLAB/Simulink

MoveIt2

OpenCV

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Robotics or Mechatronics

Tools

UR

ABB

FANUC

KUKA

Omron

ROS/ROS2 Tools

Job description

Who are we

Orbit & Skyline India Pvt. Ltd. is a leading semiconductor service provider with a robust and experienced team of professionals proficient in providing our customers with unique, feature-rich solutions that help them build environmentally friendly semiconductor manufacturing. At Orbit & Skyline, our synergistic cross functional team of Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Software, Equipment, and process engineering is delivering end to end solutions to our customers in semiconductor equipment manufacturing space. We are partnering with our customers across the complete semiconductor value chain spectrum that includes Hardware design and development, Supply chain management, Quality management, Product Management, Reliability, Data Science, ML/AI and many more. We are enabling our customers to develop technologies and systems that alter industries by employing one of the most diverse workforces of cutting-edge engineers and technologists in the semiconductor industry. Our clientele includes prestigious IC chip manufacturers and OEMs from the United States, Asia, the Middle East, and Europe with our services being rendered to our global customers out of our head office in Mohali, India. We have offices in the United States, the Middle East, Singapore, Taiwan, Ireland, and several other locations.

Who are we looking for

Orbit & Skyline is looking forward to onboarding a highly skilled "Robotics Engineer - Motion Planning & Controls" with 4-8 years of experience in motion planning, robot controls, ROS/ROS2, trajectory optimization, robot simulation and industrial robotics, capable of delivering high-performance, safe, and reliable motion solutions for collaborative robotic applications.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize trajectory generation and motion planning algorithms.
• Design and tune robot control systems for precise motion and path tracking.
• Implement collision avoidance, obstacle detection, and safety-aware motion planning.
• Develop and validate kinematic and dynamic robot models.
• Optimize cycle time, path efficiency, and motion smoothness.
• Integrate robot motion with vision systems, force sensing, and external devices.
• Troubleshoot motion accuracy, vibration, overshoot, and stability issues.
• Perform robotic simulation, offline programming, testing, and commissioning robotic systems.
• Utilize simulation platforms to validate reachability, collision detection, cycle time, robot-cell layouts, and motion feasibility.
• Develop, maintain, and validate digital twins and simulation models to evaluate robot performance before deployment.
• Support compliance with ISO 10218 and ISO/TS 15066 for collaborative robots.
• Generate technical documentation, test reports, and performance metrics.

Eligibility Criteria

Required Qualification:

• 3-8+ years in robotics, motion control, or autonomous systems.
• Bachelors/Masters in Robotics, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, or Control Engineering.
• Hands-on experience with UR, ABB, FANUC, KUKA, Omron, or similar industrial robots.

Mandatory Skills

Robotics & Motion Planning

• Forward & Inverse Kinematics
• Robot Dynamics
• Path/Trajectory Planning
• Workspace Analysis
• Multi-axis Motion Control

Control Systems

• PID Control
• Model-Based Control
• State-Space Control
• Impedance & Admittance Control
• Force/Motion Control
• Servo Tuning

Algorithms

• A, RRT / RRT, PRM, Trajectory Optimization, MPC, Sensor Fusion Programming & Software
• C++ (strongly preferred), Python, MATLAB/Simulink, ROS/ROS2, MoveIt2
• OpenCV (preferred)

Simulation & Tools

• Rviz, Gazebo, MATLAB Simulation, RoboDK, Isaac Sim (preferred)

Why Orbit & Skyline

Orbit & Skyline is an amalgamation of enthusiastic and experienced people working on a remarkable concept, making headway in this industry. Today, the Semiconductor Industry is going through a rapid transformation, and we are proud to be playing a major role in development of the semiconductor ecosystem in India thus providing our employees a platform to grow technically and introducing them to a versatile and sprouting work horizon. We offer a holistic workplace that encourages individuals to attain their full potential. We are a team of thinkers, planners, doers, and risk-takers who work closely together and enjoy the top-notch benefits such as:

• Safeguarding the health of our employees and their loved ones by providing them Health Insurance.
• Encouraging healthy, motivated and a happy workforce by providing monthly Wellness Allowances.
• Supporting effective and efficient communication by providing Communication Allowances.
• Awarding stability & loyalty of the employees by covering them under the Gratuity act.
• Providing technical advancements and interpersonal growth through periodic Trainings.
• Providing Service Award to celebrate employee s contributions and show our gratitude for their loyalty and commitment.
• Rewarding and Recognizing employee s efforts and contributions to the company s growth.
• Encouraging enthusiasm, interaction, and motivation by organising team lunches, team outings, offsite activities, fun Fridays, festival celebrations, and other Engagement events.