Motion Controls Algorithm Engineer

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$70.00/hr - $75.00/hr

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Position: Motion Controls Algorithm Engineer
Industry: Robotics
Type: 12 Months contract (potential extension/conversion)
Location: North Reading, MA (fully on-site)
Interviews: 3 rounds;
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• Develop, implement, and optimize high-performance motion control algorithms, specifically focusing on precision position and torque control loops.
• Establish and maintain robust testing frameworks to ensure the stability and reliability of robotic motion across various operational conditions.
• Design and execute automated validation routines to stress-test system limits and ensure safety protocols are met.
• Analyze complex system responses and telemetry to identify bottlenecks or instabilities in real-time control performance.
• Implement standardized processes for controller evaluation and technical documentation of testing methodologies.
• Use a data-driven approach to troubleshoot and resolve complex control issues arising from hardware-software interactions.

• A Master’s or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Robotics with a focus on Controls.
• Proven experience in designing and tuning position and torque control systems for robotic or mechatronic hardware.
• Demonstrated ability to perform system identification and modeling of physical dynamics to inform controller design.
• Strong Python programming skills to create automated test suites and data analysis tools.
• Professional experience working with real-time control systems and motion planning architectures.
• Experience designing automated validation routines and formalizing system response testing methodologies.
• Ability to diagnose complex control instabilities using empirical data and frequency-domain analysis.

• Expertise in MATLAB/Simulink for rapid prototyping and simulation of control laws before hardware deployment.
• Familiarity with functional safety standards for industrial or collaborative robots.

The hourly rate for this position is between $70 - $75 per hour
. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - AS Applicable.