Controls Engineer
About The Position
Brooks is seeking qualified candidates to work with a team of experienced controls engineers developing industry-leading robotic platforms for the semiconductor industry. This role provides an excellent opportunity to work with cutting-edge robot designs, motion control systems, and advanced automation technologies while building a strong foundation in robotics and controls engineering. The Controls Engineer I will contribute to the development, testing, characterization, and support of robot control systems. Under the guidance of senior engineers, the candidate will gain hands-on experience with motion control algorithms, robotic system performance evaluation, software development, and laboratory testing.
Requirements
- Knowledge of control theory and dynamic systems through coursework, research, internships, or project experience.
- Exposure to robotics, mechatronics, motion control, or related disciplines.
- Basic programming experience in C/C++.
- Familiarity with MATLAB or similar engineering analysis tools.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to learn complex electromechanical systems quickly.
- Strong written and verbal technical communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience using laboratory equipment is a plus.
- MS degree with relevant coursework or research experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Support the tuning and optimization of robot motion control parameters.
- Assist in characterizing servo performance, system stability, throughput, and payload vibration.
- Perform design verification testing and collect performance data.
- Assist with software configuration, testing, release activities, and documentation.
- Develop tools and scripts for automated data collection and analysis using MATLAB and other engineering tools.
- Support troubleshooting of controls, software, electrical, and electromechanical system issues.
- Participate in laboratory testing using dynamic signal analyzers and other instrumentation.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of robot control algorithms.
- Work closely with mechanical, electrical, software, manufacturing, and systems engineers.
- Support customer and manufacturing issue investigations as needed.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Plan
- Company paid holidays
- Flexible Vacation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
