Senior Controls Engineer — Robot Motion & Tuning (Onsite MA)

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

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.