Job Title: Robotics Controls Engineer Job Location: Seattle, WA 98109 Onsite Requirements: CodeSys or IEC 61131-3 PLC Controls Motion Control Job Description: Our client is looking for a multidisciplinary engineer who can engage in all phases of design, development, and operation of the next iteration of robotic systems. This role is Robotics Control Software and Systems Engineer.

The team's mandate is to design, develop, and operate the next iteration of robotic manipulation systems within the Client fulfillment network. This includes controls development and debugging for novel motion systems, building new workflows and orchestration, new operator UIs, implementing and executing bring-up processes, and integrating your systems into cross-functional software systems. As a robotics engineer, you will help plan the development milestones, design, and implement control features, and monitor operation in our robotic fleet.

They are looking for entrepreneurial and innovative individuals who thrive on solving tough problems. Everyone on the team needs to be entrepreneurial, wear many hats and work in a highly collaborative environment. You will help tackle a diverse landscape of technical challenges.

You will play an active role in translating business requirements into concrete systems and prototyping concepts in partnership with technology leaders within the team and across the business. You will work with a variety of core languages and technologies including CodeSys, EtherCAT, structured text, and object-oriented languages such as Python or C+. You will tackle challenging, novel situations every day and will have the opportunity to work alongside talented engineers to redefine an industry.

Key job responsibilities You will drive key engineering decisions that impact device management for fulfillment sites globally. You will implement, deploy, and debug motion control systems including material handling systems, custom robotic grippers, and high-performance custom robotic systems. You will partner with other team members such as robotics software engineers, SDMs, applied scientists, and product managers.

A day in the life - The engineer for this role will: Work hands-on with the robotics team onsite in the laboratory in Seattle with occasional trips to observe and support robots in our pilot locations. Engage in all phases of product development lifecycle from design to final integration and field support. Run experiments, collect data, and develop new features that are critical to the program's success.

Basic Qualifications: 3-6 years of control systems engineering 3+ years of motion controls experience, eg material handling systems, actuated systems, etc. 3+ years developing solutions on a variety of platforms including PLC-based IEC 61131-3 structured text and function block formats, microcontrollers, PCs, and mobile devices. Bachelor's degree in computer science, Robotics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Controls or equivalent Preferred Qualifications: Experience with modern object-oriented languages such as C+ or Python.

Experience with code version control, eg git, svn, or CodeCommit. Experience with industrial robot arms or custom actuated hardware systems 3rd party and subcontract staffing agencies are not eligible for partnership on this position. 3rd party subcontractors need not apply*.