Principal Motion System Engineer - Robotics

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Position Overview
Analog Devices’ Advanced Physical Technology (APT) group is seeking a Principal Motion System Engineer to architect and lead the development of next-generation robotic motion systems. In this high-impact role, you’ll drive the system-level hardware design and integration of advanced motor drive, actuation, and sensing solutions for real-world robotics applications. We’re looking for someone with a proven track record delivering innovative motion systems at scale, ideally in leading robotics or automation companies.

You’ll set the direction for high-performance robotic BLDC/PMSM drive hardware, power electronics (including GaN FET-based motor drivers), and sensor fusion. You will partner closely with cross-disciplinary teams from concept through productization. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of robotics at the system level with ADI’s strong IC solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and deliver system-level motion hardware for robotics platforms, integrating motor drives, advanced power electronics (including GaN), and sensors.
• Lead the hardware/firmware co-design for high-performance actuation, including HW structures, embedded control, safety, and diagnostic features.
• Set technical strategy and best practices for system integration, validation, and robust field deployment in demanding environments.
• Define and implement requirements, interfaces, and system safety cases in partnership with firmware, software, and mechanical teams.
• Mentor and collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure seamless hardware-software integration and verification.
• Drive innovation in EMI/EMC mitigation, reliability, and certification for motion subsystems.

Ideal Experience & Skills

• Significant hands-on experience developing robotic motion systems in industry-leading companies.
• Deep expertise in system-level hardware design for motor drives (BLDC/PMSM), power electronics (with GaN FET-based topologies), and multi-modal sensor integration.
• Proven ability to translate product vision into robust, production-quality architectures and platforms.
• Strong understanding of firmware/embedded development for real-time control and diagnostics.
• Track record of delivering motion hardware that meets stringent reliability, safety, and compliance requirements (including functional safety and EMI/EMC).
• Leadership in system integration, verification, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Minimum Qualifications

• MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Extensive, recent experience in embedded controls and hardware for robotic motor drives or complex power electronics systems.
• Demonstrated success delivering innovative motion platforms with closed-loop validation and field deployment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Leadership roles in architecting or scaling advanced robotic hardware platforms with real-world experience with GaN FET-based inverters, actuation mechanism design, and sensor fusion.
• MCU motor-control expertise: Advanced timers, center-aligned PWM, ADC-injected sampling, DMA, capture/compare, and fault inputs; interrupt latency management and fixed-point math.
• Power electronics & drivers: Three-phase inverter design, gate driver tuning, snubber design, current sensing topologies, DC link design, and motor-side filtering.
• GaN (Plus): Layout and drive techniques for high dv/dt switching, Miller mitigation, and double‑pulse testing.
• Advanced expertise in:
  • FOC and commutation algorithm design and tuning (simulation, HIL, dyno).
  • PWM/ADC synchronization, DMA pipelines, and real-time control loops on MAX/STM MCUs.
  • Three-phase inverter design, gate driver configuration, and board bring-up.
  • System identification, parameter estimation, and implementation of sensorless observers.
  • Robust fault handling, diagnostics, and EMI/EMC mitigation.
  • Automated verification (e.g., Simulink Test, scripted test benches).
  • Documentation supporting certification pathways.

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• This position qualifies for a discretionary performance-based bonus which is based on personal and company factors.

• This position includes medical, vision and dental coverage, 401k, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, and other benefits.