Principal Expert–Robotics Motion Control

About the Role

We are looking for a

Principal Expert–Robotics Motion Control to strengthen our advanced robotics R&D team and drive breakthroughs in robot motion performance.

The role focuses on the development and optimization of robot motion control algorithms , with a strong emphasis on motion efficiency, positioning accuracy, vibration suppression and dynamic performance .

You will work at the intersection of robotics, control theory, servo systems, mechanical dynamics and embedded control , translating theoretical control concepts into measurable improvements at the robot system level.

This is a highly technical, hands‑on role for an experienced robotics engineer who wants to tackle challenging problems in next‑generation industrial robots and contribute to building globally competitive robot platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Advanced Robot Motion Control
• Develop and optimize advanced robot motion control algorithms to improve:
• Motion efficiency and cycle time
• Positioning and trajectory accuracy
• Vibration suppression and settling time
• Dynamic performance and motion smoothness
• Lead one or more technical areas such as motion control, vibration suppression, precision control or dynamic performance optimization .
• Analyze robot system behavior and identify the root causes of performance limitations across mechanical, electrical and control domains.
• 2. Advanced Control & Technology Innovation
• Explore and develop next-generation approaches for robot motion control, including:
• Modern and optimal control
• Model-based control
• Adaptive and robust control
• AI / machine-learning-assisted motion control
• Advanced vibration and resonance suppression
• Evaluate emerging control technologies and translate promising concepts into practical robot applications.
• Develop mathematical models, simulations and algorithms and validate them on real robotic platforms.
• Understand the interaction between robot mechanical structure, reducers, motors, servo drives, encoders, controllers and control algorithms .
• Identify how component characteristics and limitations affect overall robot performance.

• Provide technical recommendations for the optimization of

• Servo motors and drives
• Position and torque sensing
• Robot controller hardware
• Mechanical structures and joints
• Establish a system-level understanding of the relationship between component-level characteristics and robot-level performance.
• Participate in the development and validation of innovative robot architectures and prototype systems.

• Lead or contribute to

• Control algorithm implementation
• Dynamic modeling and simulation
• Performance benchmarking and testing
• Design experiments and analyze test data to validate algorithms and identify further opportunities for performance improvement.
• Work closely with mechanical, electrical, servo, software and robotics engineers to convert algorithms into production-ready solutions.
• 5. Technical Leadership
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to engineers working on robotics motion control.
• Define technical approaches, methodologies and performance targets for advanced motion‑control projects.
• Drive technical problem solving from theoretical analysis through simulation, prototype validation and product implementation.
• Contribute to the development of the company's next‑generation industrial robot control platform.

Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's or Ph D degree in

Control Engineering, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science or a related field.

10+ years of professional experience in industrial robotics or advanced motion control , with substantial hands‑on experience in robot control algorithm development.

• Strong expertise in robot motion control and robot dynamics .
• Demonstrated experience improving one or more of the following at robot-system level: Motion accuracy, Vibration suppression, Motion efficiency/cycle time, Trajectory tracking, Settling time, or Dynamic performance.
• Strong understanding of control theory and practical experience applying it to real robotic systems.
• Experience with robot dynamics, servo control, vibration control and/or flexible‑body dynamics .
• Ability to connect algorithm‑level development with the physical characteristics of robot mechanisms, motors, reducers and servo systems.
• Strong mathematical modeling, simulation and experimental validation capabilities.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work on advanced industrial robotics and next‑generation motion control technologies .
• A technically challenging role with significant influence on robot system architecture and core algorithms.
• Close collaboration with experienced international R&D teams across

Europe and China .

• The opportunity to turn advanced control research into real industrial robot products and measurable improvements in robot performance.
• International exposure and opportunities to participate in global R&D projects.
• Competitive compensation package aligned with the candidate's experience and technical expertise.

Who We Are Looking For

We are particularly interested in engineers who go beyond implementing existing control algorithms.

The ideal candidate can look at a robot's performance problem from a system perspective

— understand the mechanical and servo limitations, build the appropriate dynamic model, develop the control strategy, implement the algorithm and ultimately demonstrate measurable improvements on the physical robot.

If you have a strong track record in robot motion control, precision improvement, vibration suppression or advanced robot dynamics , we would be interested in speaking with you.

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