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Brooks AutomationCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in developing real-time embedded control software for advanced levitation systems, with a strong focus on multi-axis motion control and high-performance servo systems. Proficient in translating theoretical models into practical implementations while ensuring deterministic execution and optimizing system-level performance.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Embedded Software DevelopmentReal-Time Embedded ProgrammingFeedback Control SystemsMulti-Axis Motion ControlSensor Fusion
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAbout the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop next-generation control systems for advanced levitation-based motion platforms
- Design and implement real-time embedded control software for levitation systems
- Implement DC commutation algorithms for multi-phase electromagnetic actuation
- Develop high-bandwidth closed-loop control for precision positioning
- Coordinate distributed control across multiple nodes and processors
- Translate state-space and model-based control models into efficient embedded software
- Implement sensor fusion for multi-degree-of-freedom feedback systems
- Ensure deterministic real-time execution on embedded platforms
- Architect and develop distributed control frameworks
- Synchronize multiple control loops across networked devices
- Implement low-latency communication protocols such as EtherCAT or equivalent
- Design fault-tolerant and scalable systems
- Integrate software with power electronics, current drivers, sensors, and FPGA/MCU control platforms
- Lead system bring-up, tuning, and validation using lab instrumentation
- Analyze latency, stability, and noise sensitivity
- Optimize control-loop performance at the system level
- Collaborate with controls, electrical, mechanical, system architecture, firmware, FPGA, product development, and advanced technology teams
- Contribute to patents, disclosures, next-generation control architectures, and system-level performance improvements
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Controls Engineering, or related field
- 8+ years of experience in embedded software and controls development
- Real-time embedded programming using C/C++
- Expertise in feedback control systems and control theory
- Expertise in multi-axis motion control and high-performance servo systems
- Experience implementing digital control loops on MCU/SoC/FPGA platforms
- Experience with real-time systems with deterministic timing constraints
- Preferred: electromagnetic or motor control systems, including BLDC, linear motors, or planar motors
- Preferred: DC commutation or custom commutation strategies
- Preferred: distributed control systems and real-time fieldbuses
- Preferred: MATLAB/Simulink or equivalent modeling tools
- Preferred: sensor fusion and high-precision metrology systems
- Preferred: FPGA-based control or hardware acceleration
- Preferred: precision motion control and micron/sub-micron accuracy systems
- Preferred: multi-physics system interactions
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to translate theoretical models into robust real-world implementations
- Effective cross-functional communication and technical leadership
- High attention to detail and system-level thinking
- Eligibility for employment in the United States, verified through E-Verify
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical, Dental, Vision and Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Plan
- Company paid holidays
- Flexible Vacation
- Annual discretionary bonus eligibility
- Mix of in-office and remote work may be available depending on the role and business needs
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Hard Skills
C/C++ ProgrammingDC Commutation AlgorithmsClosed-Loop ControlDistributed Control FrameworksLow-Latency Communication ProtocolsDigital Control LoopsFPGA/MCU Control PlatformsHigh-Precision MetrologyModel-Based ControlSystem-Level Performance Optimization
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCross-Functional CommunicationTechnical LeadershipAttention to Detail
Tools & Technologies
MATLAB/SimulinkEtherCATLab InstrumentationFPGA-Based ControlReal-Time Fieldbuses
Industry Keywords
Electrical EngineeringRoboticsControls EngineeringElectromagnetic Control SystemsPrecision Motion Control