Senior Controls Systems Engineer

Company: AMETEK, Inc.
Location: Peabody
Posted on: November 13, 2024

Job Description:

Job Title: Senior Controls Systems EngineerLocation: Peabody, MA, US, 01960Business Unit: Precitech/TMCPosting Date: Oct 23, 2024Job Description:TMC, the world leader in precision floor vibration cancellation technology, is seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer to join our NPD team, research new technologies and develop our next-generation products. As science and technology explore ever smaller scales, instruments, experiments, and manufacturing processes are increasingly sensitive to low amplitude, low frequency building floor vibration. TMC is unique in that we combine our unparalleled understanding of floor vibration with a commitment to manufacturing complete solutions in our vertically integrated factory in Peabody, MA.Our customers include semiconductor manufacturers (both the equipment makers and chip factories), university-based researchers in photonics and life sciences, private and national labs, microscopists, nanotechnology institutes, and drug-discovery researchers.If You Are Passionate About Your Engineering Career, we are Passionate About You for Our Team!Senior Controls Systems Engineer - The successful candidate will be a thought leader in the fields of mechanical vibration isolation/cancellation and control system technology. As a key member of our Research and Development team, you will help establish TMC's technology roadmap and play a lead role in developing innovative next generation products. You will work closely with colleagues throughout the TMC organization to provide responsive Sales and customer technical support as well as hands-on support to Production. Additionally, you will reach out to and establish collaborative relationships with University and industrial partners.

• Develop and implement active control algorithms and demonstrate functionality.
• Develop feedback and feedforward control systems to provide active mechanical vibration and AC and DC magnetic field cancellation, and motion control.
• Assist the Engineering staff with all aspects of control system project implementation from project proposal through to start-up and commissioning.
• Develop and implement mathematical models using tools such as MATLAB / SIMULINK and LabVIEW.
• Contribute to the design of prototype systems and perform functional testing in laboratory, production floor, and end user environments.
• Actively participate in new product development team initiatives.
• Review new Sales opportunities, model expected system behavior, and make product recommendations.
• Assist Operations in product testing and help develop acceptance criteria.
• Assist Service in debugging field failures and make corrective action recommendations.
• Assist Quality in evaluating customer returns.Requirements:
• Minimum of bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or physics.
• Minimum 5 years of industry experience with an emphasis on control systems, vibration, and dynamics.
• Strong technical background in control theory and main control techniques.
• Proficiency in modeling of dynamic systems and developing governing algorithms.
• Proficiency in analysis techniques (frequency and time domain).
• Hands-on experience transforming analysis results into system or product design.
• Experience with feedback and feedforward control.
• Experience with adaptive algorithm development.
• Strong proficiency using mathematical modeling tools such as MATLAB / SIMULINK and LabVIEW.
• Hands-on experience in vibration testing and data processing in laboratory, production floor, and end user environments.
• High level of interpersonal skills; must be able to influence across multiple levels within the company and locations.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex analytical concepts and results verbally and through clearly written reports and presentations.
• Self-Starter capable of independently learning new technology and establishing a technology development roadmap.
• Strong cause-effect analytical abilities to solve problems.
• Strong and effective communication, planning and project management skills.Preferred Requirements:
• Experience in using computer aided design tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks and FEA tools.
• Knowledge and experience in C and C++ and/or C# programming language.
• Experience with electronics, analog filtering, data acquisition, ECAD design tools such as Altium, PADs, OrCAD.
• Experience collaborating with universities and suppliers in developing new technology.CompensationSalary Minimum: MarketSalary Maximum: MarketIncentive: NoDisclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market/business considerations, and geographic location.AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion.AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers' most complex challenges. We employ 21,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK (NYSE:AME) is a component of the S&P 500. Visit www.ametek.com for more information.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.
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