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Illumina · 4 days ago

Senior Controls Engineer

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$98K/yr - $148K/yr

8+ years exp

Illumina is expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. The Senior Controls Engineer will design controllers for precise motion and collaborate closely with various engineering disciplines to develop and optimize these systems.

BiotechnologyGeneticsHealth CareMedical

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop controller architectures

Evaluate potential disturbances to the system

Analyze the controller architectures and systems in simulations

Analyze systems and structures to optimize designs for system stability

Develop novel controller techniques to minimize the impact of external disturbances

Test & optimize designed controllers on physical systems

Successfully transition designs from concept to production

Perform root cause analysis and lead teams to methodically solve problems

Communicate clearly with team members and leaders

Qualification

Control theoryDigital controller developmentElectromechanical system modelingProgramming in Python/C++Signal processingVibration analysisController testing on hardwareMotor selectionQualificationModelingAnalysis programsRoot cause analysisTeam communicationAdvanced controller conceptsThermal control & sensingOptomechanical systems controlNanometer-scale precision motionThree phase motor control

Required

Familiarity with electromechanical and thermal system modeling and control

Control theory including dynamic modeling, PID control design, feedforward, and frequency domain analysis

Experience in digital controller development and analysis

Programming in Python or C/C++ or similar

Signal processing including FFT and filter design

Vibration analysis and modeling

Experience in practical controller testing on hardware

Experience in motor selection and qualification (steppers, servos)

Proven experience successfully transferring designs to manufacturing

Experience with modeling and analysis programs (Matlab/Simulink or similar)

Experience managing multiple controllers at different complexities

Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 6 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience; or equivalent experience