TWINCAT Engineer

Mechatronics Software Engineer

The Software Engineer supports and advances TwinCAT-based robotic systems by diagnosing and resolving issues, enhancing motion control performance, and integrating new electromechanical components. This role combines hands-on work with high-voltage equipment, embedded software development, and close collaboration with controls, mechanical, and electrical teams to ensure large-scale robotic systems operate reliably and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to sustaining engineering efforts for TwinCAT-based robotic systems by independently triaging, diagnosing, and resolving software, electrical, and mechanical issues.
• Design, integrate, and validate electromechanical systems for large-scale robotics applications, ensuring reliable performance and safety.
• Configure, tune, and commission servo drives, motors, encoders, and related motion hardware within an EtherCAT-based control architecture.
• Collaborate closely with controls engineers to translate motion requirements into drive configurations, tuning parameters, and electrical implementations.
• Support the design and layout of electrical panels, cable assemblies, and interface hardware in coordination with mechanical and electrical teams.
• Develop and execute hardware integration and acceptance test procedures across robotic subsystems to verify functionality and performance.
• Contribute to simulation environments by providing accurate actuator and drive models that reflect real-world hardware behavior.
• Maintain comprehensive electrical documentation, including wiring diagrams, bills of materials (BOMs), drive configuration records, and commissioning checklists.
• Participate in design and code reviews to maintain consistency, quality, and best practices across hardware and software deliverables.
• Work hands on with high-voltage (up to 480 V) devices, including wiring, integration, and safety-conscious debugging.
• Integrate new devices into existing systems by modifying and extending software so that new hardware is recognized and properly controlled.
• Perform hands-on troubleshooting to determine whether issues originate from software, mechanical, or electrical systems and drive root cause analysis.
• Support testing and troubleshooting of deployed systems in field or test environments, providing ongoing support for both robotics and mechatronics platforms.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience with EtherCAT-based control architectures.
• Experience with TwinCAT, including troubleshooting and commissioning of motion systems.
• Proven experience with motion control and multi-axis systems.
• Robotics, including an understanding of kinetics and applied mathematics relevant to motion control.
• Embedded software or firmware development experience for hardware control and interfacing.
• Demonstrated ability to work hands on with high-voltage devices (up to 480 V), including wiring and safe handling.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical, mechanical, and control systems, including root cause analysis.
• Ability to configure, tune, and commission servo drives, motors, encoders, and related motion hardware.
• Ability to independently triage, diagnose, and resolve issues in complex robotic or mechatronic systems.
• Effective collaboration skills for working with controls, mechanical, and electrical engineering teams.

Job Type & Location

This is a permanent position based out of Austin, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $58.00 - $72.00/hr individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance…