Job role: Motion Software Engineer
Employment type: Full-time
Location: Bangalore
Experience: 5-8 years
Key Responsibilities:
- Motion Control Software Development:
- Design, develop, and implement motion control algorithms for manufacturing equipment, such as robotic arms, conveyor systems, CNC machines, and automated assembly lines.
- Create software to optimize the movement, speed, precision, and reliability of machinery.
- Automation System Integration:
- Integrate motion control systems with automation software (PLC, SCADA, HMI), ensuring seamless operation of manufacturing processes.
- Develop software solutions to interface with industrial automation equipment, sensors, and actuators.
- Optimization & Troubleshooting:
- Analyze and optimize motion performance to improve throughput, reduce downtime, and increase the accuracy of manufacturing operations.
- Identify and resolve issues related to motion control, system stability, and hardware/software integration in the production environment.
- Real-Time Control & Safety:
- Implement real-time software to control motion in critical manufacturing systems, ensuring precise timing and synchronization with other factory operations.
- Develop and ensure safety protocols in motion control systems, adhering to industry standards (e.g., ISO, IEC 61508).
- Testing and Validation:
- Develop and execute test plans to validate motion control algorithms in manufacturing systems, both in simulation and on the factory floor.
- Perform troubleshooting and optimization to achieve maximum system reliability and efficiency.
- Documentation & Reporting:
- Create and maintain detailed documentation for motion control software, including design specifications, test plans, and performance reports.
- Communicate progress, challenges, and technical solutions to cross-functional teams and management.
- Continuous Improvement:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to continuously improve the design and performance of manufacturing systems.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in motion control technologies, automation tools, and manufacturing practices.
Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related field.
Experience:
- 5+ years of experience in motion control software development, automation systems, or embedded systems in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Strong experience with industrial motion control systems (e.g., stepper motors, servos, drives, actuators).
- Experience with manufacturing equipment automation, robotics, and PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Allen Bradley, etc.).
