Associate Engineer – Tape Drive Mechatronics, Servo Systems & Robotics

LT ZERO Asia Pacific•Centennial, CO

About The Position

Under the guidance of senior engineers, the Associate Engineer will contribute to the design, analysis, testing, and improvement of tape drive and robotic storage systems. This role involves supporting the development and testing of precision electromechanical systems, characterizing tape transport dynamics, and optimizing servo control systems. The engineer will analyze motor-control systems, apply digital signal processing techniques, and develop mathematical models and simulations. Responsibilities also include designing and executing experiments, analyzing data using Python and other tools, applying statistical methods, and investigating product issues through root-cause analysis. The role requires analyzing telemetry and large datasets, supporting the development of predictive analytics and machine learning methods, and collaborating with various engineering teams. Documentation and presentation of technical results are also key aspects of this position, along with continuous development of expertise in tape storage technologies and automation systems.

Requirements

M.S. or Ph.D. preferred in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, or Related Engineering Discipline.
Strong B.S. candidates with relevant internships, research, co-op experience, or project work may also be considered.

Nice To Haves

Strong engineering fundamentals and analytical thinking
Curiosity and desire to learn complex technologies
Ability to connect theory, modeling, and experimental results
Experience with Python, MATLAB, or similar technical computing tools
Exposure to controls, robotics, signal processing, motion systems, data analytics, or reliability engineering
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary engineering teams
Robotics and automation
Motion control and servo systems
Mechatronics
Digital signal processing
Applied statistics and data analytics
Machine learning
Semiconductor equipment
Hard disk drives or storage systems
Precision instrumentation and measurement systems
Laboratory testing and engineering experimentation

Responsibilities

Support development and testing of precision electromechanical systems used in tape drives and robotic storage products.
Assist in characterization of tape transport dynamics, motion control performance, and mechanical system behavior.
Contribute to development and optimization of servo control systems for positioning, motion, and tension-control applications.
Analyze motor-control systems including brushless DC motors, voice coil actuators, encoders, sensors, and feedback systems.
Apply digital signal processing techniques to measurement systems, diagnostics, filtering, and control applications.
Develop mathematical models and simulations to better understand system performance.
Design and execute engineering experiments and collect performance data.
Use Python and other engineering tools to analyze data, automate tests, and generate reports.
Apply statistical methods to evaluate product performance, reliability, and manufacturing variation.
Investigate product issues through structured root-cause analysis techniques.
Analyze telemetry and large engineering datasets to identify trends and performance correlations.
Support development of predictive analytics and machine-learning methods for reliability and performance analysis.
Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, firmware, recording, robotics, and manufacturing engineers.
Document test procedures, analytical methods, technical findings, and lessons learned.
Present technical results clearly to engineering teams and stakeholders.
Continuously develop subject-matter expertise in tape storage technologies and automation systems.