Precision Automation Specialist
2 days ago
Job Overview
We're seeking an exceptional Precision Automation Specialist to join our team at ZipRecruiter. This role offers a unique opportunity to design, implement, and optimize control systems that power cutting-edge technology.
About the Role
This is a key position within our engineering team, responsible for developing and testing control algorithms that drive precision and efficiency. As a Precision Automation Specialist, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate sensors, actuators, and control hardware, ensuring seamless automation and optimal performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and Implement Control Algorithms: Develop and program control algorithms for mechanical, electrical, or robotic systems using tools like MATLAB and Simulink to model and simulate control strategies.
- Analyze System Dynamics and Stability: Perform dynamic analysis to understand system behavior and response, calculating stability margins, frequency responses, and sensitivity to ensure robust performance under varying conditions.
- Develop and Calibrate PID and Advanced Controllers: Design and tune PID, adaptive, or model-based controllers as required by system specifications, optimizing controller parameters for responsiveness, accuracy, and minimal oscillation.
- Integrate Sensors, Actuators, and Control Hardware: Work with various sensors and actuators to gather real-time data and execute control actions, selecting and configuring hardware to ensure seamless integration with control systems.
- Collaborate on System Testing and Validation: Conduct thorough testing and validation to confirm that control systems meet design requirements and perform under real-world conditions, troubleshooting and fine-tuning systems to achieve consistent results.
- Document Control Designs and Testing Protocols: Create detailed documentation of control algorithms, design decisions, and testing results, ensuring clear technical records for future reference and troubleshooting.
- Stay Updated on Control and Automation Trends: Keep current with the latest advancements in control theory, automation, and hardware, evaluating new methods, tools, and technologies to maintain cutting-edge control capabilities.
Requirements:
- Control Theory and System Dynamics: Strong knowledge of control principles, including feedback loops, PID control, adaptive control, and stability analysis.
- Programming and Simulation Tools: Proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, or LabVIEW for control system modeling, simulation, and algorithm development.
- Experience with Sensors and Actuators: Knowledge of sensor types (e.g., encoders, accelerometers) and actuator systems (e.g., motors, solenoids), as well as their integration with control systems.
- Analytical and Troubleshooting Skills: Ability to diagnose issues in control performance, analyze system behavior, and implement improvements.
- Hardware and Circuitry Understanding: Familiarity with control hardware, including PLCs, microcontrollers, and other embedded systems.
Compensation and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary range of $95,000 - $135,000 per year, depending on experience. Additional benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, paid time off, flexible work schedules, professional development opportunities, and more.
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