Senior / Lead Robot Control Engineer – Surgical Robotics

Meril

Chennai

On-site

INR 800,000 - 1,200,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to shape real-world solutions

Creativity and technical excellence environment

Job summary

A medical technology company in Chennai seeks a Senior / Lead Robot Control Engineer to design and implement real-time motion control software for surgical robotics. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of software development experience, strong skills in C/C++, and familiarity with PLCs and TwinCAT. Join a dynamic team impacting lives through precision healthcare.

Qualifications

Minimum 3 to 10+ years of experience in motion control software development.
Experience with servo motors and motion profiling.
Strong version control skills.

Responsibilities

Design and implement real-time motion control software.
Develop PLC logic for motor control and sensor integration.
Participate in software testing and documentation.

Skills

C / C++ 11 and above

PLC

TwinCAT or EtherCAT

Debugging skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Beckhoff TwinCAT 3

Structured Text (IEC 61131-3)

Git

Job description

Senior / Lead Robot Control Engineer – Surgical Robotics

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Manager - Human Capital & Administration @ Meril Life Science (R&D Hiring - Medical Device & Surgical Robotics) | Ex- GlobalLogic, Hitachi Group…

Job Title: Senior / Lead Robot Control Engineer – Surgical Robotics

Employment Type: Full-time

Mandatory Primary Skills: C / C++ 11 and above, PLC, TwinCAT or EtherCAT.

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Senior Robot Control Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team developing cutting-edge surgical robotic systems. This role involves designing, implementing, and validating real-time motion control software using TwinCAT, PLC programming (Structured Text), and C++. You will work closely with mechanical, electrical, and systems engineers to deliver high-performance, safety-critical motion functionality for precision surgical applications.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and implement real-time motion control software using Beckhoff TwinCAT 3, Structured Text, and C++.
Develop PLC logic for motor control, sensor integration, and actuator feedback.
Collaborate on control system architecture to meet safety, precision, and performance requirements for surgical robotic arms.
Integrate motion controllers, encoders, and servo drives into the system.
Participate in system bring-up, debugging, calibration, and tuning of servo systems.
Conduct software testing, documentation, and participate in formal reviews and validations for medical device regulatory compliance (e.g., IEC 62304).
Work with cross-functional teams including mechanical, software, QA, and clinical application experts.
Support development of safety-critical functions including emergency stop, limit switches, and fault handling logic.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or related field.
Minimum 3 to 10+ years of hands-on experience in motion control software development using:
Beckhoff TwinCAT 3
PLC programming (IEC 61131-3 Structured Text)
C++ (preferably in real-time or embedded systems)
Experience with servo motors, encoders, motion profiling, PID tuning.
Understanding of industrial fieldbuses such as EtherCAT.
Familiarity with real-time operating systems and deterministic control.
Strong debugging, documentation, and version control skills (e.g., Git).

Preferred Qualifications

Exposure to motor control algorithms (FOC, PID tuning, etc.).
Experience with real-time industrial automation systems or robotics platforms.
Familiarity with medical device standards such as IEC 60601 or ISO 13485 is a plus.
Background in safety-critical or medical systems development.

What You'll Gain:

• Opportunity to shape real-world solutions that impact lives through precision healthcare.

• Be part of a multidisciplinary and innovation-driven R&D team at the forefront of medical robotics.

• Work in a culture that promotes creativity, technical excellence, and continuous learning.

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