Robotics Control Engineer

TMC; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

TMC, an Eindhoven-based high-tech consultancy, seeks a Robotics Control Engineer to design, implement, and optimize control systems for robotic platforms across automotive, industrial, and high-tech applications.

You will work with MATLAB/Simulink, ROS, and C++ to develop motion control, trajectory planning, and stability algorithms, validate them on simulations and real hardware, collaborating with mechanical, software, and electronics engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechatronics, Control Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.
• Experience in robotic control, motion planning, or mechatronic system design.
• Knowledge of model-based development, simulation, and embedded control software.
• Familiarity with tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, ROS, C++ or industrial robot controllers.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement control algorithms for robotic manipulators, autonomous vehicles, or industrial robots
• Develop trajectory planning, motion control, and stability algorithms
• Model, simulate, and optimize dynamic robotic systems
• Validate control strategies through simulations, test benches, and real-world testing
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams including mechanical, software, and electronics engineers
• Ensure safety, reliability, and compliance with industry standards

Skills

Robotics control

Motion planning

Mechatronics

Model-based development

MATLAB/Simulink

ROS

Education

Mechatronics/Robotics degree

Tools

C++

ROS

Industrial robot controllers

Job description

About This Vacancy

As a Robotics Control Engineer, you will design, implement, and optimize control systems for robotic platforms used in automotive, industrial, or high-tech applications. You will develop algorithms that govern motion, trajectory planning, precision actuation, and stability, ensuring robots operate safely, efficiently, and accurately. This role sits at the intersection of Mechatronics and Control Engineering, and involves extensive use of model-based development tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, and robot-specific frameworks like ROS or custom motion controllers.

• Design and implement control algorithms for robotic manipulators, autonomous vehicles, or industrial robots
• Develop trajectory planning, motion control, and stability algorithms
• Model, simulate, and optimize dynamic robotic systems
• Validate control strategies through simulations, test benches, and real-world testing
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams including mechanical, software, and electronics engineers
• Ensure safety, reliability, and compliance with industry standards

Your Challenges

• Design and implement control algorithms for robotic manipulators, autonomous vehicles, or industrial robots
• Develop trajectory planning, motion control, and stability algorithms
• Model, simulate, and optimize dynamic robotic systems
• Validate control strategies through simulations, test benches, and real-world testing
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams including mechanical, software, and electronics engineers
• Ensure safety, reliability, and compliance with industry standards

What We Expect From You

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechatronics, Control Engineering, Robotics, or a related field
• Experience in robotic control, motion planning, or mechatronic system design
• Knowledge of model-based development, simulation, and embedded control software
• Familiarity with tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, ROS, C++ or industrial robot controllers
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams

Candidates must currently live in the Netherlands.

What You Can Expect From Us

What You Can Expect at TMC

At TMC, we operate with our unique Employeneurship model, which combines the security of employment with the freedom and mindset of entrepreneurship. As an Employeneur, you are empowered to take ownership of your career, choose projects that match your ambitions, and continuously develop your technical expertise. You will work on innovative robotics projects for automotive, industrial, and high-tech applications while being part of a strong engineering community that emphasizes knowledge sharing, learning, and professional growth. This model provides long-term employment security and the opportunity to directly benefit from the value you create, giving you the freedom to innovate, lead, and make a real impact on next-generation robotic systems.

About TMC

TMC is an international high-tech consultancy that connects entrepreneurial engineers with innovative projects in automotive, robotics, high-tech, energy, and life sciences. Through the Employeneurship model, TMC enables engineers to combine technical excellence with entrepreneurial ownership, continuously developing their expertise while contributing to cutting-edge technologies.