Location: Cambridge, MA

Position Description:

Researchers collaborate with our client’s Corporate Research and Development Laboratories, business units in Japan and academic partners around the world to conduct fundamental research and extend the performance envelope of their products with growing emphasis on power systems, building systems, factory automation and space systems.  The Mechatronics Group has expertise in multivariable and optimal control, nonlinear estimation, mechatronic design, laser sensing, 3D CAD and rapid prototyping and is growing its R&D portfolio in these areas with an emphasis on control systems.  Facilities include a Linux cluster, a mechatronics laboratory with dSpace / Matlab hardware and software, a range of simulation, analysis and design tools and a fully capable machine shop for rapid prototyping.  Specific areas of current basic research interest include high performance servo systems, robotics and laser processing machines, spacecraft attitude control, building transportation and energy efficient HVAC systems.   

Qualifications for this leadership position are:

• A Ph.D. in mechatronics or controls from an internationally-recognized institution

• At least five years industrial or academic experience with an associated publication record

• A record of independently proposing and executing research programs with academic or corporate impact

• Strong strategic leadership, teamwork, communication, teaching and technical skills

• A passion for creative development and application of control science to mechatronics problems.

This opportunity is especially to shape and drive a corporate R&D agenda in mechatronics and control, with the intent to broadly impact our client’s businesses.  Specific responsibilities include drafting project proposals, project technical leadership and management, strategic planning, technical contribution to projects, mentoring and supervision of technical staff, and establishment of academic partnerships.