Applications Lead

GlobalFoundries • Santa Clara, CA

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About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Application Engineer with a strong foundation embedded hardware/software development in motor control, Robotics motion actuator systems . The ideal candidate will bridge engineering and customer application domains, supporting advanced robotics and motion control product design through hands-on system development, hardware bring-up, and customer engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or Robotics Engineering .
• 5+ years of experience in embedded systems and motion control application development.
• Proven experience in motor control (BLDC, PMSM, stepper, or DC motors) and actuator drive systems .
• Hands-on experience in embedded C/C++ development , real-time debugging, and microcontroller toolchains.
• Solid understanding of control theory , power electronics , and system dynamics .
• Strong experience in hardware design review, board bring-up, and system testing .
• Excellent communication and documentation skills for creating technical marketing and application content .

Nice To Haves

• Experience with robotics motion control systems (humanoids, industrial arms, AGVs, AMRs).
• Familiarity with motor drivers, encoders, and feedback sensors .
• Exposure to real-time control environments (RTOS, FreeRTOS, TI-RTOS).
• Experience with simulation and modeling tools (MATLAB/Simulink, LabVIEW).
• Understanding of industrial or automotive communication protocols (CAN, EtherCAT, RS485).
• Experience developing demo applications, product collateral, or reference documentation for customers.
• Experienced in supporting vertical customers in Automotive and Industrial markets.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate motor control and actuator control systems for robotics and automation applications.
• Implement and optimize embedded firmware in C/C++ for 32-bit microcontrollers (ARM Cortex-M, TI C2000, NXP, ST, etc.).
• Perform hardware board development, bring-up, and debugging , including interface validation (SPI, CAN, I2C, UART, PWM, ADC).
• Integrate and tune control algorithms (FOC, position/velocity/torque loops, sensorless control).
• Support motion control system design for humanoid robots, manipulators, and mobile platforms.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and mechanical teams for end-to-end system performance optimization.
• Develop customer-facing application collaterals —including technical notes, reference designs, application examples, and demo documentation.
• Provide technical support to customers and internal teams for motor control products, evaluation boards, and reference designs.

Benefits

• Be part of a team revolutionizing the next generation of robotics and motion control and mobility systems .
• Work with cross-functional experts in embedded hardware, control systems, and automation.
• Competitive compensation, technical leadership opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees