Motion & Drive Control Engineer (m/f/d)
Take your next career step at ABB with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. At ABB, we have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity and generations. Together, we are embarking on a journey where each and every one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences.
Your role and responsibilities
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.
We believe in the importance of teamwork and communication. At ABB, you will find a collaborative environment where these skills are valued just as highly as technical expertise. We value a diversity of experiences and perspectives and will evaluate candidates based on their overall potential. Applicants will also be graded according to their experience and qualifications.
Create and finetune sophisticated control algorithms for robots, ensuring precise movement, stability, and responsiveness
Design faulttolerant 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 realtime responsiveness
Thoroughly test control strategies in simulated and realworld scenarios
Qualifications for the role
- Several years 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 problemsolving 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
What's in it for you?
- Get exposed to cuttingedge technology in Robotics and have a visible impact on the future
- Flexibility: we have hybrid work options, make the best out of them!
- Enjoy a supportive and solution driven team environment
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 #LIhybrid 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, practiceoriented induction programme, you will be given the opportunity to acquire the confidence needed to work independently and selfreliantly 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. We also offer flexible working hours, including the possibility of a 35hour workweek. Additionally, our employees have the option to purchase extra vacation days as needed, providing greater flexibility in their time off. At our location in Gilching we have a "bring your kids to work" policy, ensuring that you can balance your family life with your professional responsibilities. 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/privacynotice/candidate