Brooks Automation

Senior Controls Engineer

Brooks Automation
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $118,265 - $160,006 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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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. Possesses strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to communicate technical concepts effectively.

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
  • Perform software configuration and documentation/release
  • Apply robotics and control theory to improve performance using tools such as MATLAB
  • Work hands-on with new 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 skills
  • 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 5+ years’ experience, or MSEE, MSME, or Ph.D. with 3+ years’ experience
  • Interest in traveling abroad to visit and integrate robots at customer sites
  • Eligibility for employment in the United States

Benefits

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

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Hard Skills
Motion Control AlgorithmsFeedback Parameter TuningVibration AnalysisMultithreaded ProgrammingReal-Time Systems
Soft Skills
Problem SolvingTechnical CommunicationPresentation Skills
Tools & Technologies
Dynamic Signal AnalyzersLab EquipmentControls Toolboxes
Certifications & Qualifications
BSEEBSMEMSEEMSMEPh.D.
Industry Keywords
Semiconductor IndustryRobot Control PlatformsDesign Verification TestingPayload VibrationCustomer Integration