Our client, a leading medical devices manufacturing company, is looking for a Firmware / Controls Engineer. This is for an initial duration of 12 months and is located in Durham, NC.

Job Type: Contract (Candidates must be able to work on W2 without VISA sponsorship)

Job Description:

· Responsible for designing, developing, and testing all aspects of automation and robotic motion control systems.

· This well-rounded engineer will apply their knowledge of software, electrical, and mechanical engineering to design and improve products including robotics, servo systems, communications networks, and supervisory control systems.

Duties:

· Kinematic analysis and development of complimentary control algorithms associated with robotic systems.

· Develops control algorithms and is responsible for design and implementation of the control system for early prototype and proof of concept robotics.

· Writes and documents the code needed to drive the motion control system of our products.

· Interacts and drives architectural and design changes in the mechanical and electrical design of the system to improve system performance related to the control systems.

· Selects and interfaces with vendors as necessary.

· Works with Legal department in evaluating intellectual property as it relates to current and new concepts

· Complies with regulatory requirements and company design procedures.

· Some travel required (~1-2 trips/year)