Job Requirements
At Quest Global, it’s not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.
ROLE SUMMARY
We are looking for a Robotics Engineer with a strong embedded systems background to design, develop, and support robotic systems — from the electronics/MCU layer up through motor and motion control. This is a generic robotics engineering role covering hardware bring-up, embedded control, sensor integration, testing, and documentation, with the added opportunity to work on advanced robotic platforms — including humanoid robots — as part of the current project portfolio.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, develop, and support embedded control software/firmware for robotic systems, including motor/motion control, sensor interfacing, and safety logic.
- Understand and work across a robot's overall architecture — compute/control unit, joint/motor controllers, sensors, and power systems — to debug and integrate subsystems.
- Program and test embedded controllers/MCUs for real-time control loops, closed-loop motor control, and I/O management.
- Integrate and calibrate sensors (encoders, IMU, force/torque, proximity, vision, etc.) for accurate feedback and control.
- Support robot hardware bring-up, commissioning, troubleshooting, and preventive/corrective maintenance to minimize downtime.
- Work with communication/fieldbus protocols used in robotics and automation (e.g., CAN/CAN-FD, EtherCAT, RS-485) for joint and sensor networks.
- Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software/AI teams to define system requirements and resolve cross-disciplinary integration issues.
- Support evaluation and integration of alternate hardware components (MCUs, drivers, sensor modules) into existing robot platforms, where required.
- Assist with safety validation activities (e-stops, watchdogs, torque/limit checks) during hardware testing and bring-up.
- Maintain clear technical documentation — architecture notes, wiring/interfaces, test results, and lessons learned.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies, technical design reviews, and continuous improvement of robotic systems and processes.
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Work Experience
REQUIRED SKILLS (TECHNICAL COMPETENCY)
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics, Electrical, Mechatronics, Robotics, Embedded Systems, or a related field.
- 3-8 years of experience as an embedded systems / robotics engineer, developing and integrating robotic or automated systems.
- Practical understanding of how a robot works — compute/control unit, joint/motor architecture, sensors, and how these are coordinated by software.
- Experience programming embedded controllers/MCUs (e.g., ARM Cortex-M class or similar) for motor control, sensor interfacing, or real-time control loops.
- Working knowledge of motor control techniques (FOC/PID) and basic sensor fusion (IMU, encoders, force/torque).
- Experience with at least one communication/fieldbus protocol used in robotics or automation (CAN/CAN-FD, EtherCAT, RS-485, or similar).
- Strong programming skills in C/C++ and/or Python for embedded development and test/automation tooling.
- Understanding of electrical and mechanical systems involved in robotics, and ability to read basic electrical schematics.
- Comfortable working across hardware, firmware, and basic software layers to debug and resolve integration issues.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills; able to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
DESIRED / GOOD-TO-HAVE SKILLS
- Exposure to humanoid robots or advanced articulated robotic platforms is a strong plus (relevant to current project needs).
- Hands-on experience or exposure to AMR/AGV, dexterous/robotic arms, or robot torso/manipulator systems.
- Experience with hardware retrofit — evaluating and swapping in alternate MCUs, motor drivers, or sensor modules on an existing robot platform.
- Exposure to ROS/ROS2 for integrating embedded control with higher-level robot software.
- Familiarity with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing setups, and bridging simulation-trained AI/control policies onto embedded hardware.
- Familiarity with functional safety concepts relevant to robotics (e.g., safe torque off, redundant sensing, IEC 61508 / ISO 26262).
- Familiarity with Renesas or similar MCU families (e.g., RA/RZ) is an advantage.
- Awareness of model distillation/quantization concepts for running AI policies on resource-constrained embedded hardware.
DOMAIN EXPERIENCE
- Embedded Systems & Real-Time Control
- Robotics & Automation (general)
- Hardware Bring-up, Integration & Maintenance
- Exposure to Humanoid / Advanced Robotic Platforms (project-specific, good to have)
EXPERIENCE & LOCATION
Total Experience: 3-8 Years Total Experience (embedded systems / robotics engineering)
