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This position is part of Novanta’s Celera Motion business unit. Derived from the Latin word celer for quick and swift, the name Celera reflects our commitment to delivering motion control solutions that accelerate our customers’ ability to deliver innovative solutions to their markets.
Celera Motion’s cohesive vision, superior technologies, consultative team approach and best-in-class reliability make us the trusted partner in solving the most challenging motion control problems.
Celera Motion’s precision component and subsystem solutions solve application-specific challenges for technology-driven original equipment manufacturers from a range of markets.
Job Summary
We are looking for a talented, and highly motivated engineer who will be responsible for bringing new products to market reality whilst ensuring high levels of quality to current products.
Come join a team of deeply knowledgeable engineers that strive to build the most robust and reliable motion control systems using cutting edge development tools and practices.
The select engineer will be focused on collaborate in the design, implementation, and verification of new INGENIA product line.
The position requires good software skills but also a deep understanding of the physics underlying in the motion control technology.
Primary Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain firmware running on Novanta servo drives.
- Implement new features for existing products, including additional feedback interfaces, communication protocols, and state-of-the-art motion control algorithms.
- Participate in the design and development of new products.
- Implement proofs of concept for novel products or features.
- Develop and maintain continuous integration / development libraries.
- Collaborate closely with the hardware team to assist with component selection and review hardware schematics.
- Work closely with the software team to create engaging libraries and applications for our customers.
- Collaborate closely with the testing team to define test plans for Novanta products.
- Review and improve external documentation (product manuals, datasheets, etc.).
- Improve internal documentation (covering architecture, continuous integration / development, detailed design, etc.).
Required Experience and Education
- MS or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience.
Skills and Competencies
Minimum requirements :
- Proficiency in C, including C in resource-constrained embedded environments.
- Fluency in software fundamentals, including software design and maintainability.
- Proficiency in microprocessor bare-metal development with real-time constraints.
- Hands-on experience in new hardware board bring-up, system debugging, and code optimization.
- Experience with MCU peripherals : I2C, SPI, CAN, USB, UART, GPIO.
- Understanding of schematics, datasheets, and application notes.
- Experience in the use of laboratory instruments.
- Experience with version control software.
- Experience in software testing procedures.
- Fluent written and spoken English.
Nice to have requirements :
- Knowledge of C++ and / or Python.
- Experience with object-oriented programming (OOP).
- Experience using RTOS.
- Experience in FSoE (Functional Safety over EtherCAT).
- Knowledge of software quality principles and coding standards (e.g., MISRA).
- Knowledge of motion control (motor types, feedbacks, control loops, etc.).
- Knowledge of the CANopen communication protocol.
- Familiarity with industrial Ethernet communication protocols (EtherCAT, EtherNet / IP, Profinet).
- Previous experience in motion control, robotics, or medical automation markets will be highly appreciated.
- Expertise with continuous integration and delivery software (e.g., Jenkins).
- Fluent written and spoken Spanish.
The position requires the following skills and abilities :
- Ability to collaborate effectively and present solutions clearly.
- Strong analytical and diagnostic capabilities to address complex challenges.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
Travel requirements :
Occasional travel is expected, both domestically and internationally, to provide customer support and / or assist with installations.
Physical requirements :
- Ability to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer.
- Ability to use vision to read computer screens and printed materials.
Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.
Please call +1 781-266-5700 if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process.
