Senior Robotics Engineer
Job Description
Job Description – Senior Robotics Control Engineer
Organization
Healthcare Technology Innovation Centre (HTIC), IIT Madras
Division: Robotics Research & Development
Job Title
Senior Robotics Control Engineer
Job Level
Senior Level
Experience
5–8 Years
Job Summary
HTIC IIT Madras is seeking a Senior Robotics Control Engineer to lead a controls team responsible for designing and implementing advanced control algorithms for physical robotic systems. The role involves technical leadership, research, system integration, and development of control, estimation, and motion planning solutions for collaborative robotic platforms used in healthcare applications.
Key Technical Responsibilities
1. Control System Design
Design and implement advanced robotic control algorithms including:
Force Control
Position Control
Impedance Control
Admittance Control
Adaptive Control
Robust Control
Stochastic Control
Vision-Based Control
Visual Servoing
Ensure control systems achieve high performance, robustness, and reliability.
2. Robotic System Modeling
Develop accurate models for:
Serial Robot Kinematics
Robot Statics
Robot Dynamics
End-Effector Dynamics
Environmental Dynamics
Validate and refine models for effective controller implementation.
3. State Estimation & Sensor Integration
Develop estimation algorithms using:
Kalman Filters
Observers
Sensor Fusion Techniques
Integrate and calibrate:
Force-Torque Sensors
Vision Sensors
Real-time Sensor Feedback
4. Motion Planning
Develop:
Motion planners for robotic and surgical applications.
Modular motion planning frameworks adaptable to different robotic platforms and surgical setups.
Leadership Responsibilities
Team Management
Lead and mentor the robotics controls team.
Provide technical direction.
Guide engineering best practices.
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
Project Management
Plan project execution.
Manage timelines and deliverables.
Allocate technical resources.
Cross-functional Collaboration
Coordinate with teams responsible for:
Robotics
Sensors
Vision Systems
Hardware
Software
Research & Development
Drive innovation in robotics control algorithms.
Research advanced estimation and control methods.
Develop prototypes.
Validate new robotic technologies experimentally.
Required Technical Skills
Robotics
Robotic Manipulators
Collaborative Robots
Robot Dynamics
Robot Kinematics
Control Systems
Force Control
Position Control
Impedance Control
Admittance Control
Adaptive Control
Robust Control
Stochastic Control
Visual Servoing
Estimation
Kalman Filters
State Estimation
Sensor Fusion
Motion Planning
Robot Motion Planning
Path Planning
Surgical Robotics Motion Planning
Sensors
Force-Torque Sensors
Vision Sensors
Programming Skills
Experience in one or more:
C++
Python
MATLAB
Middleware & Frameworks
ROS (Robot Operating System)
RTOS (Real-Time Operating Systems)
Real-Time Control Frameworks
Simulation & Software
Robotics Simulation Tools
Software Development Best Practices
Algorithm Validation before deployment
System Integration
Experience integrating:
Robotic Arms
Controllers
Sensors
Vision Systems
Complete Robotic Platforms
Educational Qualification
One of the following:
M.S. in:
Instrumentation & Control
Robotics & Automation
Mechatronics Engineering
OR
Ph.D. in the above disciplines
OR
Equivalent experience in robotic manipulator control.
Preferred Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate should possess:
5–8 years of robotics control experience.
Strong background in robotic manipulator control.
Hands-on deployment of controllers on physical robots.
Experience in healthcare or surgical robotics (preferred).
Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
Excellent problem-solving and research capabilities.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can:
Apply through the HTIC IIT Madras LinkedIn page
or send their resume to:
akashsm@htic.iitm.ac.in
shyam@htic.iitm.ac.in
