Senior Embedded LinuxCNC & Kinematics Engineer

DigiRecruitx; Mumbai; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

DigiRecruitx is seeking an experienced embedded engineer to design, implement, and optimize control systems for advanced CNC and automation platforms in Mumbai. The role involves deep hardware/software integration, real-time constraints, and ownership of critical software modules.

You will work across Linux kernel and userspace, tackle latency, implement robust control algorithms, and document designs and test plans for production environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience.
• Strong C programming skills and working knowledge of C++ on Linux.
• Comfort working across the Linux kernel/userspace boundary.
• Strong understanding of real-time behaviour including determinism, jitter, priority inversion, and lock-free patterns.
• Understanding of kinematics and related linear algebra, including coordinate frames, homogeneous transforms, rotation representations, and singularities.
• Hands-on comfort with hardware-level debugging and working directly on machines.
• Experience with Git, code review, technical documentation, and disciplined engineering practices.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and independent working skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain control systems for industrial automation using EtherCAT.
• Develop and maintain control algorithms and software for CNC and motion-control applications.
• Work closely with hardware and software engineers to integrate control systems reliably.
• Perform system testing, debugging, latency analysis, and performance optimisation.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, design specifications, test plans, and user documentation.
• Provide troubleshooting and technical support for control systems in production environments.
• Take ownership of software modules used in machines serving precision manufacturing applications.
• Stay current with developments in real-time systems, robotics, industrial fieldbus technologies, and machine-tool control.

Skills

C programming

C++ on Linux

Real-time systems

Hardware debugging

Linux kernel

Git

Documentation

Problem solving

Education

B.E./B.Tech./M.E. in relevant engineering

Tools

Git

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced engineer to work on advanced CNC, motion-control, and industrial automation systems. This role sits at the intersection of open-source CNC, real-time Linux, industrial fieldbus communication, and machine-tool kinematics.

The position is suited to someone who enjoys low-level systems work, understands both software and hardware, and is comfortable taking ownership of modules used in high-precision industrial machines.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain control systems for industrial automation using EtherCAT.
• Develop and maintain control algorithms and software for CNC and motion-control applications.
• Work closely with hardware and software engineers to integrate control systems reliably.
• Perform system testing, debugging, latency analysis, and performance optimisation.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, design specifications, test plans, and user documentation.
• Provide troubleshooting and technical support for control systems in production environments.
• Take ownership of software modules used in machines serving precision manufacturing applications.
• Stay current with developments in real-time systems, robotics, industrial fieldbus technologies, and machine-tool control.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience, excluding education.
• Strong C programming skills and working knowledge of C++ on Linux.
• Comfort working across the Linux kernel/userspace boundary.
• Strong understanding of real-time behaviour including determinism, jitter, priority inversion, and lock-free patterns.
• Understanding of kinematics and related linear algebra, including coordinate frames, homogeneous transforms, rotation representations, and singularities.
• Hands-on comfort with hardware-level debugging and working directly on machines.
• Experience with Git, code review, technical documentation, and disciplined engineering practices.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and independent working skills.

Preferred Skills

• Hands-on LinuxCNC experience, including HAL configurations, kinematics modules, or machine retrofits.
• Experience with PREEMPT_RT or RTAI, including latency measurement and tuning on real hardware.
• Protocol-level experience with EtherCAT, CANopen, or another industrial fieldbus.
• Knowledge of G-code and RS274NGC concepts such as look-ahead, tool compensation, and canned cycles.
• Experience with servo tuning, vibration or resonance analysis, or motion trajectory planning.
• Python for tooling and test automation; CAD/CAM familiarity; ROS or robotic-arm exposure.
• Open-source contributions that demonstrate relevant engineering capability.

Education

B.E. / B.Tech / M.E. in Computer Science, E&TC, Electronics, Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related engineering discipline.