Controls Test Technician

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in a controls technician or similar role, testing robots, medical robotics, etc.
• Professional experience working with electro-mechanical components (robots, actuators, motors, etc.) in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Local to MA and ability to work onsite in North Reading 5 days a week.

• Proficient in the use of test equipment, such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, or signal generators, to diagnose and troubleshoot control system issues.
• Familiarity with MATLAB or similar technical computing software for data analysis.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment manuals.
• Demonstrating familiarity with control system components, including mechanical, electrical, and electronic parts, to efficiently diagnose and resolve hardware issues.
• Basic familiarity with Linux-based operating systems

The Controls Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and testing control systems for electro-mechanical actuators and robots. The key duties and responsibilities include:

• Running bench-top tests for mechanical actuators, robots, and other control systems to verify proper operation and collect performance data.
• Collecting, organizing, and storing test data for analysis and record-keeping purposes.
• Utilizing software tools, such as MATLAB, to execute test plans without much supervision.
• Collaborating with engineering teams to implement control system upgrades, modifications, and new installations.
• Maintaining comprehensive documentation of all testing, troubleshooting, and optimization activities.