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Controls Engineer
Persimmon Technologies • Wakefield, MA 01880 • Posted 2 days ago
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The Controls Engineer at Persimmon Technologies will work under the supervision of the Manager of R&D to develop advanced control systems for robotic manipulators and other electromechanical systems. This includes motion control, servo tuning, development of dynamic models, simulations in Matlab, and software implementation on real-time platforms. Additionally, the role involves controls-related machine design analysis and selection of actuators, sensors, and other controls-related components. Limited travel is required, both within and outside the US.
Responsibilities
- Develop advanced control systems for robotic manipulators and electromechanical systems.
- Work on motion control and servo tuning.
- Develop dynamic models and perform simulations in Matlab.
- Implement software on real-time platforms.
- Engage in controls-related machine design analysis.
- Select actuators, sensors, and other controls-related components.
- Travel within and outside the US as required.
Qualifications
Required
- B.S degree in Computer, Mechanical, Electrical, Aeronautic or similar engineering field.
- 2 years of work experience.
- Skilled in general mathematical modeling and analysis.
- Familiarity with system dynamics and control systems theory.
- Proficiency in using MATLAB for data analysis and control simulation.
- Experience in C and C++ programming for Linux and embedded systems.
- Some experience in electronic circuit design, prototyping, and troubleshooting.
Preferred
- M.S./Ph.D. degree in Computer, Mechanical, Electrical, Aeronautic or similar engineering field.
- 0 to 1 year of work experience.
- Theoretical background and experience in electrical and electronic system design.
- Experience in digital and analog circuit design, embedded systems, interfacing with microcontrollers, power electronics design, and motion control.
- Familiarity with optical design and opto-electronic components.
- Proficiency in OrCAD, PADS or similar design tools.
- Lab skills, including soldering of components, rework of PCBAs.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities: Work under supervision of Manager of R&D to develop advanced control systems for robotic manipulators and similar electromechanical systems, including motion control and servo tuning, development of dynamic models, modeling and simulations in Matlab, and implementation of software on real-time platforms. The responsibilities also include controls-related machine design analysis and selection of actuators, sensors and other controls-related components. Limited travel within and outside the US.
Reports to: Manager, Controls Engineering
Direct Reports: None
Essential Skills
• Skilled in general mathematical modeling and analysis.
• Familiarity with system dynamics and control systems theory.
• Thermal modeling and analysis.
• Hands on experience with control systems and tuning.
• Proficiency in using MATLAB for data analysis and data control simulation
• Experience in C and C++ programming for Linux and for embedded systems.
• Some experience in electronic circuit design, prototyping, and troubleshooting.
Additional Desirable Skills
• Theoretical background and experience in electrical and electronic system design.
• Experience in digital and analog circuit design, embedded systems, interfacing with microcontrollers, power electronics design, and motion control.
• Familiarity with optical design and opto-electronic components, such as laser diodes, photodiodes, transceiver circuits.
• Proficiency in OrCAD, PADS or similar design tools.
• Lab skills, including soldering of components, rework of PCBAs.
Minimum Education Requirement:
B.S degree in Computer, Mechanical, Electrical, Aeronautic or similar engineering field, with 2 years of minimum work experience.
M.S./Ph.D. degree in Computer, Mechanical, Electrical, Aeronautic or similar engineering field, with 0 to 1 year of work experience.
About Persimmon Technologies
Persimmon Technologies is a worldwide leader in robotics and electric motor technology. Persimmon provides vacuum robotics for the semiconductor, LED and flat panel display equipment markets worldwide. Persimmon has also developed a next generation electric motor
technology using additive manufacturing techniques. Persimmon is wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. (SHI), a $7 Billion integrated conglomerate. Persimmon is headquartered just outside of Boston in Wakefield, Massachusetts. For more information on Persimmon technology, please visit www.persimmontech.com.
This job has been posted by IgnyteAI on behalf of Persimmon Technologies. IgnyteAI is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. It is the policy of IgnyteAI not to discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex and gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
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