Senior Controls Engineer - Mechatronics

Experience : 6+ years of experience in high-volume, precision manufacturing, automation, or robotics, with a focus on system-level architecture and hardware/software integration. Must have experience owning multiple full lifecycle programs from concept to production deployment.

Education : B.S./M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechatronics, Electrical, Robotics, or related engineering discipline.

Technical Mastery : Substantial experience with PLC programming and SCADA (e.g., Ignition, Allen-Bradley, or Siemens). Proficiency in robot programming and offline simulation (e.g., FANUC, ABB, KUKA, or similar). Strong backend programming skills (C++/Python) and deep understanding of robotic kinematics, motion control, and simulation. Expertise in hardware/software interfaces (e.g., EtherCAT, Profinet, CANopen) and sensor integration.

Substantial experience with PLC programming and SCADA (e.g., Ignition, Allen-Bradley, or Siemens).

Proficiency in robot programming and offline simulation (e.g., FANUC, ABB, KUKA, or similar).

Strong backend programming skills (C++/Python) and deep understanding of robotic kinematics, motion control, and simulation.

Expertise in hardware/software interfaces (e.g., EtherCAT, Profinet, CANopen) and sensor integration.

Soft Skills : Proven track record of technical leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to manage automation vendors/integrators in fast-paced production environments. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.

Deep expertise with high-performance motion controllers (e.g., Beckhoff/TwinCAT, ACS, Elmo).

Experience integrating advanced vision-guided robotics, AOI (Automated Optical Inspection), and force-feedback/torque-verification systems.

Demonstrated experience with safety standards such as ISO 10218 (Industrial) and ISO/TS 15066 (Collaborative) or ISO 13482.

Proficiency in performing ROI/CAPEX analysis and managing full-scale factory deployments.

Familiarity with CAD (e.g. Creo/SolidWorks/Onshape) for tooling design and GD&T principles.

Req ID: J-1239

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