Motion Control Engineer
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Madison, WI
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Middle
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Category
- Industrial engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Engineering Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a closely related technical field.
- At least 4 years of software development experience, working directly with electro-mechanical control systems.
- Familiarity with Mechanical, Electrical, and Software Engineering design principles.
- Proficiency in object-oriented programming such as C++, Python, and MATLAB.
- Track record of on time, high quality production launches of released software and associated components.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to effectively present technical concepts to individuals that are not subject matter experts and assist as needed.
Full description
Give hope. Give health. Make your mark in the fight against cancer.
At Accuray, we make a direct and powerful impact on the lives of cancer patients every day — helping them live longer, better lives. But our commitment to innovation offers a truly unique opportunity: the chance to change the fight against cancer — helping to develop, introduce and support new treatment delivery systems and software that will give new hope and new health to cancer patients and cancer survivors around the world.
Accuray develops, manufactures and sells radiotherapy systems for alternative cancer treatments. Our radiation therapy for cancer makes treatment shorter, safer, personalized and more effective, ultimately enabling patients to live longer, better lives.
Job DescriptionSummary:
Summary:
The Motion Control Engineer is responsible for the research, planning, design, and development of the core software elements that control the critical motion mechanisms contributing to the function and performance Accuray’s radiation therapy products. This specialized role will also assist with defining the high-level architecture and detailed hardware implementation of these motion devices, leveraging a cross-functional skillset across multiple applicable engineering disciplines (Software, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, etc) to help solve complex engineering problems.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
- Software and hardware development of Accuray’s control systems, including robotic manipulators, precision positioning systems, thermal and pneumatic control systems. Detailed analysis reports (design reviews, control system models, DFMEA, etc), debugging, reliability cycling, system integration and formal testing are key components of the development activities.
- Researches, analyzes, plans and implements the control system design in accordance with product requirements as established from various sources including marketing, manufacturing, reliably, and customer specification documents. Drives distillation of system level requirements into sub-system and component level requirements.
- Develops and executes comprehensive test plans, including manual and automated tests, to rigorously verify developed hardware and software against defined requirements and specifications.
- Hands-on, data driven problem solving – commonly working directly with motion hardware to move development efforts forward. Assists with hardware prototype builds and troubleshooting as needed.
- Documents, implements and tests applicable design requirements for production. This includes supporting transfer of relevant design output documents, recommended assembly and test instructions, and service troubleshooting support.
- Collaborates closely and frequently with Embedded Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Electrical Engineering throughout the product development lifecycle.