Senior Controls Engineer
Alameda, CA
Engineering - Other /
Full-time /
On-site
As a Controls Engineer, you'll play a vital role in the development and delivery of high-performance control systems for Boxbot's advanced material handling facility. Become a part of our dedicated team of engineers, jointly aiming to produce robust, reliable warehouse control software that’s paving the way for future package delivery automation.
Responsibilities
- Pioneer the design and implementation of control algorithms and systems, orchestrating the precise operation of subsystems within our high-tech automated material handling facility.
- Design, fine-tune, and troubleshoot real-time control systems, providing essential oversight of our automation robotics. Your work will interface with our unique hardware to ensure seamless operations.
- Lead the development of a robust Warehouse Execution System (WES), focusing on system response, robustness, and precision control. Your role will involve ensuring seamless integration with our unique hardware and software systems.
- Drive improvements in performance and reliability across our systems. You'll work on exciting projects related to system efficiency, fault tolerance, and predictive maintenance.
- Promote a culture of best practices in control systems engineering, sharing your knowledge and shaping our collective future.
Requirements
- BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics or a related field.
- 5+ years of professional experience developing and deploying production-level control systems for robotics or automation.
- Experience with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), or similar control hardware is required.
- Proficiency in C++, particularly in developing applications within Linux environments and interfacing with real-time operating systems (RTOS), is highly valued.
- Experience with test-driven development.
- Bonus: Startup experience and entrepreneurial mindset.
