Controls Engineer.

Apex Systems; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 104,697 - 118,473; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical/Health options

W2 hourly rate

Weekly pay

Direct deposit

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer in North Reading, MA. This role focuses on developing and optimizing robot motion control systems through advanced controller tuning. The ideal candidate will have a Master's or Ph.D. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and experience in designing robust testing frameworks and automation routines. Candidates should be proficient in MATLAB/Simulink and have hands-on experience with embedded control systems. This is a full-time, onsite position with a competitive hourly rate and contract benefits.

Qualifications

• Expertise in position and torque control.
• Establish robust testing frameworks.
• Design automated validation routines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize robot motion control systems.
• Implement standardized processes for controller performance evaluation.

Skills

Master’s or P.H.D in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Controls, or a related field

Strong foundation in classical controls

Experience developing and tuning control algorithms on physical hardware

Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or similar tools

Hands‑on experience with sensors, actuators, embedded control systems, or robotic platforms

Education

Master’s or Ph.D.

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Python

Job description

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Base pay range

$76.00/hr - $86.00/hr

Job Information

Job#: 3015426

Position: Controls Engineer

Location: Onsite, North Reading, MA

Rate: Negotiable Based on Experience

Duration: 6 months

Contact: Meghan Kennedy - [e-mail]

Position Description

An experienced Controls Engineer to develop and optimize robot motion control systems through advanced controller tuning, with expertise in position and torque control. The ideal candidate will establish robust testing frameworks, design automated validation routines, and implement standardized processes for controller performance evaluation.

Required Skills

• Master’s or P.H.D in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Controls, or a related field.
• Strong foundation in classical controls, linear systems, and applied dynamics.
• Experience developing and tuning control algorithms on physical hardware.
• Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or similar tools for modeling and analysisDiamonds
• Hands‑on experience with sensors, actuators, embedded control systems, or robotic platforms.
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Benefits

Eligible for Apex contract benefits, including 401(k), medical/health options, W2 hourly rate, weekly pay, and direct deposit.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, Inggris, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

Seniority level

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Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting