Robotics Controls Engineer
Job in
Waterbeach, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB21, England, UK
Listed on 2026-09-15
Listing for:
Redline Group Ltd
Full Time, Contract
position Listed on 2026-09-15
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Robotics, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Waterbeach
Our client, a forward-thinking company in the robotics industry, is driving innovation with autonomous solutions designed to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. They are currently seeking a Contract Robotics Controls Engineer on an initial 3-month assignment, working on site in Cambridgeshire.
As our client is considered exempt for IR35 purposes, the successful candidate will be responsible for assessing IR35 status, should you wish to operate via your own PSC.
You will join a highly skilled robotics engineering team, supporting the development and optimisation of an autonomous robotic platform. You will be experienced in C++, ROS and robotic motion control, with strong hands-on experience working with stepper motors and associated motor controllers. The role will involve tuning and optimising motor performance, troubleshooting motion-control issues and improving the smoothness, reliability and overall performance of the robotic system.
This role will suit an engineer with strong practical robotics controls experience who can quickly understand an existing system, diagnose complex motion-control problems and deliver effective solutions.
Key Skills - Contract Robotics Controls Engineer - C++ / ROS / Stepper Motors, Cambridgeshire:
Strong C++ development experience
ROS / ROS2 experience
Hands-on stepper motor and motor controller experience
Robotics controls / motion control experience
Motor tuning, configuration and troubleshooting experience
Trajectory planning/ motion planning experience
Multi-axis robotic systems experience
Experience developing or integrating bespoke motion-control systems
Nanotec stepper motor / controller experience
This is a great opportunity to be at the forefront of new robotics technology - don't miss out!
For more information or to apply for the Contract Robotics Controls Engineer opportunity in Cambridgeshire, please contact Kieran Pratt at Redline Group - KDP
1066 on (url removed) or (phone number removed)
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