Motion & Drive Control Engineer (m/f/d)
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In this role, you will be responsible for mobile robotics development challenges, particularly in software development for mobile manipulation. You will be based in Gilching (near Munich), a city known as a hub for business and innovation. Here, you'll work on leading-edge products such as next-generation mobile robots, collaborative robots, and industrial robots, contributing to the next industrial revolution. Alongside being part of an international, passionate, and motivated team, you will enjoy the high quality of life offered by the Munich region, situated between mountains and lakes, with a wide range of cultural and outdoor activities. Why Join Our Team? Joining our team means having the opportunity to shape the future of mobile manipulation. You'll collaborate with experts in the field and work in a dynamic, inspiring, multi-cultural team. You'll contribute to cutting-edge projects with real-world impact and access competitive compensation and growth opportunities.
Your responsibilities
- Create and fine-tune sophisticated control algorithms for robots, ensuring precise movement, stability, and responsiveness
- Design fault-tolerant control strategies
- Build mathematical models of robotic systems to understand dynamics and interactions
- Implement controllers that adjust robot actions based on sensor feedback, ensuring accurate positioning and stability
- Optimize performance by considering dynamic factors (e.g., inertia, friction)
- Implement control algorithms on embedded hardware for real-time responsiveness
- Thoroughly test control strategies in simulated and real-world scenarios
Your background
- Several years (3+) of experience in mobile robotics, working as a Control Engineer with expertise in mobile manipulation
- Sound knowledge of control engineering methodologies and the mobile robotics market
- Knowledge of specialized software/platforms such as C++, Python, FreeRTOS, VXWorks, ROS, DDS, Ethercat, CAN
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Completed master's degree in a relevant field is required, ideally complemented by a PhD
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken; German beneficial
Benefits
More about us
We look forward to receiving your application (documents submitted in English are appreciated). If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. Work model: hybrid #LI-hybrid ABB is able to offer you an interesting role within a highly motivated team, together with open communication structures. On the basis of a personal, practice-oriented induction programme, you will be given the opportunity to acquire the confidence needed to work independently and self-reliantly within your assigned area. Even after the joining phase, ABB offers a wide range of individual career development opportunities and supports you in realising your career goals with targeted training measures. At ABB you will find an attractive working environment in all phases of life - including mobility services such as bicycle leasing, policies for sabbaticals and home office, the ABB children's vacation camp and taking care of family members. Interested in joining our team? We are looking forward to receiving your complete application through our online tool. In the case of equal suitability, people with severe disabilities and their equals are given preference. ABB AG Your contact is: ABB PersonalDirekt +49 (0) 621 381 3500 ABB Data Privacy Statement: https://new.abb.com/privacy-notice/candidate