Brooks Automation

Controls Engineer

Brooks Automation
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeUnited StatesJunior💰 $105,593 - $142,862 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in developing high-performance robot control platforms, applying control theory and robotics principles, and utilizing MATLAB for algorithm design and performance improvement. Proficient in C/C++ programming for real-time systems and skilled in troubleshooting complex systems.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Control TheoryMATLABC/C++ ProgrammingRobotics TheoryDynamic Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
JavaC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Develop industry-leading, high-performance robot control platforms for the semiconductor industry
  • Apply digital filtering and control theory to design motion control algorithms
  • Tune feedback parameters on robot hardware
  • Characterize dynamic performance, stability, throughput, payload vibration, and design verification testing
  • Handle software configuration and documentation/release
  • Apply robotics and control theory to improve performance using tools such as MATLAB
  • Work hands-on with robot arm designs, control software, and electronics
  • Visit and integrate robots at customer sites

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Knowledge of control theory, dynamic systems, robotics theory, vibration analysis, and backend software development
  • Related coursework, experience, or research in controls, dynamic systems, or robotics
  • Ability to learn complex systems quickly and create independently
  • Good troubleshooting and problem solving skills
  • Competency in MATLAB; controls toolboxes a plus, object-oriented and Java integration preferred
  • Excellent technical communication and presentation skill
  • Skilled in C/C++ programming, especially for real-time systems
  • Prior experience with multithreaded and interrupt-driven programming preferred
  • Experience using dynamic signal analyzers and general lab equipment
  • BSEE or BSME with 3+ years’ experience, or MSEE, MSME, or Ph.D. with 1+ years’ experience
  • Interest in traveling abroad to visit and integrate robots at customer sites
  • Eligibility for employment in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Annual discretionary bonus
  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Company paid holidays
  • Flexible Vacation to enjoy personal time off and incidental sickness
  • Mix of in-office and remote work may be available depending on the role and business needs

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Hard Skills
Motion Control AlgorithmsFeedback Parameter TuningVibration AnalysisMultithreaded ProgrammingDynamic Signal AnalyzersReal-Time SystemsObject-Oriented ProgrammingJava IntegrationDesign Verification TestingTroubleshooting
Soft Skills
Technical CommunicationProblem SolvingPresentation SkillsAbility to Learn Complex Systems
Tools & Technologies
MATLAB Controls ToolboxesRobot Arm DesignsControl SoftwareGeneral Lab Equipment
Certifications & Qualifications
BSEEBSMEMSEEMSMEPh.D.
Industry Keywords
Semiconductor IndustryRobot Control PlatformsDynamic PerformanceStabilityThroughputPayload Vibration