System Control Designer

Juken (Thailand); Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A mechatronics engineer with strong programming skills who develops software for the control, communication, automation, and diagnostics of mechatronic products.

Responsibilities include developing software for prototypes and production tooling, designing firmware for motor control, and writing scripts for test automation and validation; you will debug hardware-software issues and collaborate with other engineers to deliver complete mechatronic systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Embedded Systems, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Systems & Control or related field.
• 2–5 years practical experience in designing the firmware for real-time embedded systems.
• Experience in C, C++ and Python, including debugging and creating test automation.
• Experience in implementing different sensor types and motor controls in embedded motion control systems, such as position control and FOC.
• Knowledge of verification, validation and system qualification methodologies.
• Good system level thinking of mechatronic systems.
• Good communication skills in English and proficient with working in multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with EtherCAT, SOEM, and SOES is a plus.
• Experience with designing test frameworks or test automation architecture is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Developing software for mechatronic prototypes, products and production tooling using Python, C and C++
• Designing and implementing firmware for motor control, sensor data acquisition, and communication for embedded systems
• Writing scripts for test automation, measurement data analysis, and system validation
• Debugging hardware-software issues using measurement equipment and software tools
• Improving software quality, reliability, maintainability, and performance
• Collaborating with mechanical and electrical engineers to realize complete mechatronic products

Skills

Firmware design

Embedded C/C++

Python scripting

Test automation

System qualification

Mechatronics thinking

English communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Embedded Systems

Mechatronics or related field

Tools

SOEM

SOES

EtherCAT

Measurement equipment

Job description

System Control Engineer - Embedded Software & Motion Control

A mechatronics engineer with strong programming skills who develops software for the control, communication, automation, and diagnostics of mechatronic products.

Responsibilities

• Developing software for mechatronic prototypes, products and production tooling using Python, C and C++


• Designing and implementing firmware for motor control, sensor data acquisition, and communication for embedded systems


• Writing scripts for test automation, measurement data analysis, and system validation


• Debugging hardware-software issues using measurement equipment and software tools


• Improving software quality, reliability, maintainability, and performance


• Collaborating with mechanical and electrical engineers to realize complete mechatronic products

Required knowledge and skills

• A bachelor's or master's degree in Embedded Systems, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Systems & Control or a related field


• 2-5 years practical experience in designing the firmware for real-time embedded systems


• Experience in C, C++ and Python, including debugging and creating test automation


• Experience in implementing different sensor types and motor controls in embedded motion control systems, such as position control and FOC (Field Oriented Control).


• Knowledge of verification, validation and system qualification methodologies


• Good system level thinking of mechatronic systems


• Good communication skills in English and proficient with working in multidisciplinary teams


• Experience with EtherCAT, especially SOEM (Simple Open EtherCAT Master) and SOES (Simple Open EtherCAT Slave) library is a plus


• Experience with designing test frameworks or test automation architecture is a plus