Robotics Engineer
Akkodis, Warren, MI, United States
Location: On-site, Warren, MI
Job Type: Contract (Full-Time)
Pay Rate: $40-$45/hour
Job Descriptio
n:We are seeking talented, experienced, and driven Robotics Control Systems Engineer to join our team on a contract basis. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing control systems for autonomous applications. This role will involve control systems design, embedded software development, and real-time system integration with a focus on driving costs down for mass productio
n.
As part of a team creating advanced robotic and mechatronic solutions, you will participate in all aspects of control systems engineering, including architecture definition, requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, and documentation. Collaboration with hardware and software teams is key to delivering robust, scalable syste
ms.
Job Responsibilit
- ies:Design, develop, and implement control algorithms for autonomous navigation and motion plann
- ing.Research, test and iterate cost-effective motor control solutions to reduce hardware c
- ost.Work with ROS (Robot Operating System) for integrating control systems, navigation, and perception modu
- les.Develop and optimize control software with motor drive and ROS environme
- nts.Implement motor control algorithms and integrate sensor data, e.g., encoder, for precise trajectory track
- ing.Work with communications protocols (e.g., CAN, ETHERNET/IP) to interface with peripheral devi
- ces.Perform testing, tuning, and troubleshooting of control systems using simulation environments and real-world te
- sts.Optimize control systems for performance, stability, and cost for product
- ion.Use software configuration management tools (e.g., Git) to ensure version control and collaborat
- ion.Collaborate with hardware engineers on the integration of electronics, sensors, and actuat
- ors.Ensure control systems meet safety and compliance standards for deployment in manufacturing and warehouse environme
- nts.Proactively and continuously seeking feedback and improvement to solve probl
ems.
Skills and Requirem
- ents:Education: BS/MS in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related f
- ield.Experience: 3-5 years of relevant experience in control systems for Robotics, particularly ground r
- obot.Control Systems Knowledge: Strong understanding of control theory, motor control, and PID tu
- ning.Embedded Systems: Experience with embedded system development, including device drivers and real-time operating sys
- tems.Software: Proficient in C/C++ or Python or Matlab/Simulink, and ROS for Robotics applicat
- ions.Hardware: Practical experience with motor control, sensor interfacing, and electronics fundamentals, including debugging and testing with tools such as oscilloscopes and logic analy
zers.Nice to
- Have:Experience with motion planning and obstacle avoidance algorithms (e.g., A*,
- RRT)Experience with unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) or other autonomous systems in industrial applicat
- ions.Familiarity with localization, mapping (SLAM), and autonomous navigation techni
- ques.Knowledge of software safety standards and practices for robotic sys
- tems.Experience with mass production for hardware and software integra
tion.
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K
plan.
Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where appl
icable.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/D
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