Controls Engineer at Brooks Automation US LLC in Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Brooks is a leading provider of automation solutions with over 40 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, offering precision robotics, integrated automation systems, and contamination control solutions that empower chip manufacturers worldwide. Our product portfolio includes a range of automation solutions, including robots, vacuum systems, and atmospheric robots for semiconductor manufacturing (www.brooks.com).


Are you looking for a place where you can be part of a transformation? Join us at Brooks Automation and be a part of a dynamic organization that is shaping the future of technology.


Controls Engineer




Job Description

Brooks is a growing, fast-paced technology leader of automation solutions which support the dynamic and expanding semiconductor and life sciences lab markets. At Brooks, new ideas, technologies, and ways of thinking are driving our future. Our customer-focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and collaborate with one another to achieve new heights.


Brooks is seeking an enthusiastic Controls Engineer to join our talented team to develop industry leading, high performance robot control platforms for the semiconductor industry. The work is both technically challenging and hands-on with new, cutting-edge robot arm designs and state of the art control software and electronics that push the envelope in semiconductor wafer handling.



What You'll Do:



The candidate will apply digital filtering and control theory to design motion control algorithms and tune the feedback parameters on the robot hardware, characterize the dynamic performance, stability, throughput, payload vibration, design verification testing, software configuration, and documentation/release. The candidate will participate in diverse opportunities to apply the latest principals of robotics and control theory to push the boundaries of performance with tools such as MATLAB.



What You'll Bring:

• We are looking for an enthusiastic, hands-on engineer with a broad capability in electro mechanical systems who possesses:
  
  


• Knowledge of control theory, dynamic systems, robotics theory, vibration analysis, backend software development
  
  


• Including but not limited to related coursework, experience or research in controls, dynamic systems, or robotics
  
  


• The 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 system
  
  


• Prior experience with multithreaded and interrupt driven programming preferred.
  
  


• Handy in the use of dynamic signal analyzers and general lab equipment
  
  


• BSEE or BSME with 2-4 years' experience or MSEE, MSME or Ph.D. with 0-2 years' experience
  
  


• Interest in traveling abroad to visit and integrate robots at customer sites.
  
  

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Brooks is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and proudly serves as an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.


Diversity enhances our innovative capabilities and strengthens our ability to serve our customers and communities effectively. At Brooks Automation, we celebrate the unique experiences and perspectives each individual brings, believing they are essential to our collective success. Join us in building a workplace where every team member is valued and can thrive.


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