Position: Test Controls Engineer (Robotics)

Location: Onsite 5x/week in North Reading, MA

Duration: 6 month contract with extension

Pay range: $50-$60/hr

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Controls Engineer is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and testing control systems for electro-mechanical actuators and robots. The key duties and responsibilities include:

• Running bench-top tests for mechanical actuators, robots, and other control systems to verify proper operation and collect performance data.

• Collecting, organizing, and storing test data for analysis and record-keeping purposes.

• Utilizing software tools, such as MATLAB, to execute test plans without much supervision.

• Collaborating with engineering teams to implement control system upgrades, modifications, and new installations.

• Maintaining comprehensive documentation of all testing, troubleshooting, and optimization activities.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 2-5 years of experience in a controls technician or similar role

- Professional experience working with electro-mechanical components (robots, actuators, motors, etc.) in an industrial or manufacturing environment

• Proficient in the use of test equipment, such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, or signal generators, to diagnose and troubleshoot control system issues.

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Familiarity with MATLAB or similar technical computing software for data analysis.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment manuals.

• Demonstrating familiarity with control system components, including mechanical, electrical, and electronic parts, to efficiently diagnose and resolve hardware issues.

• Basic familiarly with Linux-based operating systems