Motion Control Engineer

Hopkinton, RI - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 90000 - 110000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Role Overview

We have an immediate opening for a Motion Control Engineerto work in our test engineering department based in our Hopkinton MA location. This is a full-time role Monday-Friday. As a Motion Control Engineer you will play a key role in the deployment and qualification of high-precision multi-axis motion and positioning systems. You will be responsible for powering up tuning and integrating custom and standard motion systems that combine mechanical electrical and software components. This is a hands-on engineering role requiring a strong background in mechatronics motion control and system-level troubleshooting.

About Us:

PI (Physik Instrumente) LP is a leader in high precision positioning systems. We design and manufacture world-class precision motion and automation systems at our locations throughout North America Europe and Asia. Our products include air bearings and air bearing stages hexapod positioning and alignment systems precision actuators piezo drivers and much more! PIs customers are leaders in high tech industries and research institutes in fields such as photonics semiconductor aerospace and life sciences. Our customers are building the future generation of earth changing technologies and we get to contribute to these impactful advancements!

The culture is open transparent enthusiastic with a general curiosity to solve emerging science and technology challenges. If you have an open inquiringmind and like to develop solutions for first generation problems you will be right at home. We are pioneers by nature; quite frequently we are creating or building a device that will be applied for the first time for a process that will be leveraged for an entire marketplace.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Perform system-level integration of complex multi-axis positioning systems.
Power up and commission precision motion platforms including piezoelectric and servo-driven systems.
Tune control loops (PID feedforward notch filters) for optimal dynamic performance and stability.
Perform product verification testing in a production are performed using a variety of precision measurement instruments including laser interferometers autocollimators force gauges height gauges and indicator probes.
Support the test engineering group with the documentation of test procedures system configurations and test results.
Diagnose and troubleshoot problems found during system integration.
Develop modify and use Python and LabVIEW test automation programs (Especially Python).
Support production activities as required to achieve the goalsofthe entire department with a focus on on-time delivery and excellent quality.
Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering and R&D on procedure writing fixture development process improvements root cause analysis corrective actions and any other measures needed to drive continuous improvement within the group.
Support the Service group with the incoming analysis of returned defective products/systems as needed.

Education & Experience

BS Degree in Mechatronics Robotics or Electrical Engineering.
3-5 years of relevant experience.

Skills & Requirements

Strong oral and written communication and organizational skills.
Ability to perform complex mechanical tasks and perform precision alignments and measurements.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize work activities.
Ability to read edit and use Python and LabVIEW software.
Strong knowledge of motion control principles servo systems and precision mechanics.
Experience with motion controllers drive tuning and feedback systems (e.g. encoders interferometers).

What We Provide:

Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA PPO medical plan with HSA.
Dental and vision insurance.
LTD & Life insurance.
Tuition Reimbursement
12 Holiday days off
PTO and Sick Time
401k with a generous company match.
And much more!

PI (Physik Instrumente) LP is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Employment is dependent on the results of a background check. We are open to reasonable accommodation please contact us at for consideration.

We are not currently providing work authorization or sponsorship for this opportunity.

This position will be based out of the Hopkinton MA facility until October 2025. After this time the job location will be in our Shrewsbury MA facility. Please take this into consideration when applying.

Role OverviewWe have an immediate opening for a Motion Control Engineerto work in our test engineering department based in our Hopkinton MA location. This is a full-time role Monday-Friday. As a Motion Control Engineer you will play a key role in the deployment and qualification of high-precision mu...