Job Summary
We are looking for a talented, and highly motivated engineer who will be responsible for bringing new products to market reality whilst ensuring high levels of quality to current products. Come join a team of deeply knowledgeable engineers that strive to build the most robust and reliable motion control systems using cutting-edge development tools and practices. The selected engineer will be focused on developing and maintaining the multi-platform Motion control libraries delivered together with our products. These libraries simplify the commissioning of the system by providing high level abstraction layers and advanced diagnostic functions (i.e. Motor identification and tuning using Bode Plots and Pole-placement, Feedbacks calibration, etc.)
Primary Responsibilities
Develop and maintain a set of Communication libraries
Develop and maintain a set of Motion Control libraries, including advanced identification algorithms and tuning tools
Develop and maintain Graphical User Interfaces to simplify the commissioning of the servo-drivers
Make performance and optimization trade-offs to meet product requirements
Write internal documentation for Novanta Motion software platforms (architecture, detailed design, etc.).
Work closely with the Firmware team to improve Novanta Motion products and software solutions.
Define, together with the Quality Assurance team, test plans for Novanta Motion software products.
Required Experience and Education
BSc, MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Robotics, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline
Minimum experience: 2+ years Skills and Competencies Minimum requirements:
Strong proficiency in Python.
Motion control knowledge (motor types, feedback sensors, controls, etc.).
Experience in source code control for software development (i.e. Subversion, Git, etc).
Experience with software testing methodologies and automated testing practices.
Knowledge of Agile development methodologies.
Personal Interest in the Robotics / Motion Control field.
Fluent written and spoken Spanish and English.
Nice to have requirements
Capacity to analyze a problem from multiple perspectives and explore creative solutions
Self-motivated with strong drive to achieve business objectives
Positive, proactive, and energetic attitude
High attention to detail with a desire for excellence
Industrial communication protocols (EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, Profinet, CANOpen)
Experience developing desktop applications using Qt, PyQt, PySide, or similar technologies.
Experience developing cross-platform software applications for Windows and Linux environments.
Previous experience in motion control, robotics, lab or medical automation markets will be highly appreciated.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to understand and communicate complex ideas in both technical and user-friendly language.
Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Passion for learning and adopting new technologies.
Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.
Please call +1 781-266-5700 if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process.
