Senior Motion Control Engineer

Job Overview

•    Own the precision motion control and machine control architecture for AOI systems inspecting & measuring high-density miniature connectors / complex assemblies of cables and connectors.
•    Design and integrate custom engineered motion systems synchronized with vision inspection.
•    Deliver high accuracy robotics and precision automation solutions.
•    Balance throughput, accuracy, and long-term reliability.
•    Act as the authority on motion systems for automated inspection & measurement.

Key Responsibilities:

Precision Motion Systems Architecture

•    Architect motion systems including:
o    Linear stages, rotary stages, multi-axis stages
o    Gantry systems, hexapods
•    Design precision motion control solutions using stages and actuators.
•    Support inspection platforms requiring micron-level repeatability.

Motion Control, Drives & Feedback

•    Select and integrate motion drives, servo systems, and controllers.
•    Implement linear encoders and rotary encoders for closed-loop accuracy.
•    Perform motion simulation and trajectory optimization.
•    Tune servo systems for high-speed and high-accuracy inspection.

Robotics & Precision Automation

•    Integrate high accuracy robotics where required.
•    Develop machine control logic for synchronized motion and inspection.
•    Support automated inspection motion engineering.

Mechanical Stability & System Integration

•    Address vibration, thermal effects, and alignment sensitivity.
•    Synchronize motion with vision and inspection triggers.
•    Support calibration, compensation, and requalification.

Production & Lifecycle Support

•    Commission and validate motion systems in production.
•    Support reliability, uptime, and serviceability.
•    Enable scalable motion architectures across product variants.

Mandatory Qualifications:

•    Degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
•    8 to 10 years experience as a Motion Control Engineer, Robotics Engineer, or Precision Motion Specialist.
•    Strong expertise in precision motion control, servo systems, and machine control.
•    Experience with stages, actuators, and multi-axis motion platforms.
•    Proven delivery of motion systems for automated inspection or precision automation.

Nice to Have

•    Experience with 3D metrology systems or inspection equipment.
•    Familiarity with gantry systems, hexapods, or custom motion platforms.
•    Background in electronics or connector manufacturing environments.