Controls Engineer - Robotics & Automation (Hybrid)

Brooks Laboratory Automation Solutions; Chelmsford (MA); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays and flexible vacation

Job summary

Brooks Automation, a leader in automation for the semiconductor industry, is seeking a Controls Engineer I (EC001) to join our team in a role that blends hands-on engineering with robotics expertise. You will help tune motion control, characterize servo performance, and support software/configuration tasks while collaborating with mechanical, electrical, and software teams.

The position requires a BSEE/BSME/BS Robotics or related degree (MS a plus) and 0–2 years of experience; knowledge of

Qualifications

• Interest in robotics and automation with hands-on engineering approach.
• Knowledge of control theory and dynamic systems from coursework or projects.
• Exposure to robotics, motion control or related disciplines.
• Basic programming in C/C++.
• Familiarity with MATLAB or similar engineering analysis tools.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to learn complex electromechanical systems quickly.
• Strong written and verbal technical communication.
• Experience using laboratory equipment is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Tune and optimize robot motion control parameters.
• Characterize servo performance, system stability, throughput, and payload vibration.
• Perform design verification testing and collect performance data.
• Assist with software configuration, testing, release activities, documentation.
• Develop tools and scripts for automated data collection and analysis using MATLAB.
• Support troubleshooting of controls, software, electrical, and electromechanical issues.
• Participate in laboratory testing using dynamic signal analyzers.
• Contribute to development and improvement of robot control algorithms.
• Work closely with mechanical, electrical, software, manufacturing, and systems engineers.
• Support customer and manufacturing issue investigations as needed.

Skills

Control theory

Robotics

C/C++

Mechatronics

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Written/verbal communication

Education

BSEE/BSME/BS Robotics Engineering or related

MS with relevant coursework/experience

Tools

MATLAB

Dynamic signal analyzers

Job description

Brooks Automation, a leader in automation for the semiconductor industry, is seeking a Controls Engineer I (EC001) to join our team in a role that blends hands-on engineering with robotics expertise. You will help tune motion control, characterize servo performance, and support software/configuration tasks while collaborating with mechanical, electrical, and software teams.

The position requires a BSEE/BSME/BS Robotics or related degree (MS a plus) and 0–2 years of experience; knowledge of