motion-control jobs in San Diego

Software Quality Assurance Engineer responsible for designing and executing comprehensive test strategies for electro-mechanical equipment and associated software applications. The role involves creating and maintaining C#-based test automation scripts, performing functional and regression testing on production-representative equipment, identifying and documenting software defects in Jira, and collaborating with development teams to drive issues to closure.…See more Candidates must analyze test data using SQL, estimate testing effort, investigate root causes across software/hardware/integration domains, and mentor junior QA staff. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 2–6 years of QA experience in Windows-based product development, with at least 2 years testing electro-mechanical systems.

Senior Automation Engineer supporting the development, maintenance, and operation of complex custom automation systems in a biotech environment. Responsibilities include understanding system requirements, developing scripted protocols, supporting system integration across hardware and software, troubleshooting failures, and ensuring compliance with FDA regulations and GxP principles.…See more The role requires proficiency in C#, experience with robotics, motion control, machine vision, and strong problem-solving skills to maintain system uptime in a regulated biotech setting.

Senior Automation Engineer responsible for designing, integrating, and deploying scalable automation solutions across wet chemical processing lines, automated parts inspection systems, and CNC machining equipment in a high-tech manufacturing environment. Requires 10+ years of controls/automation engineering experience with hands-on expertise in PLC programming (WAGO, IDEC), HMI/SCADA development, motion control, and integration of vision systems (Cognex, Keyence).…See more Will manage cross-functional collaboration with operations, process engineering, quality, and IT teams; conduct vendor management and Factory Acceptance Testing; program control logic and communication protocols (EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP, Modbus/ModbusTCP); and ensure compliance with NEC, OSHA, NFPA, ANSI, and UL508A standards.

Senior Automation Engineer responsible for developing, maintaining, and operating complex custom automation systems in a biotech stem-cell therapy environment. The role requires designing scripted protocols, integrating hardware and software components, troubleshooting system failures, and ensuring compliance with FDA regulations and GxP principles.…See more Requires 5+ years in hardware design, automation, or biotech; proficiency in C#; and hands-on experience with robotics, motion control, sensors, and machine vision systems.

The Senior Automation Engineer will develop, maintain, and troubleshoot complex custom automation systems for biotech applications, with a focus on hardware–software integration and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include writing operational protocols, performing system integration, conducting verification and validation testing, and collaborating across cross-functional teams.…See more The role requires a strong foundation in automation engineering principles, C# proficiency, hands-on experience with robotics, motion control, sensors, and machine vision, plus familiarity with FDA regulations (21 CFR Parts 11, 210, 211, 820) and GxP principles.

Lead firmware development and support for the Electrical Engineering group, becoming the firmware owner. Develop bare metal C/C++ firmware for STM32H7 microcontrollers from board bring-up through peripheral drivers, while also maintaining a PC-based C++ GUI supporting Ethernet, CAN, and serial interfaces.…See more Act as technical bridge between sales, customers, and engineering, providing pre/post-sales support and customer training. Support both legacy product maintenance and new electronic board development, with strong emphasis on documentation, code quality, and knowledge transfer.

Senior Software Engineer responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining control software for advanced life science research instruments. The role spans the full technology stack—from low-level hardware integration and motion control to distributed services and user-facing applications—requiring expertise in C#/.NET, Linux, real-time data acquisition, multi-threaded programming, and RPC frameworks.…See more Core responsibilities include developing data acquisition and signal processing pipelines, collaborating with systems engineering teams, refactoring existing architecture, and troubleshooting complex instrument software. Requires 5+ years of software development experience with strong C# proficiency and familiarity with control systems, communication protocols, and performance optimization.

This Systems Integration Engineer II/III role centers on hands-on system validation, verification, and reliability testing for complex life-science instrumentation integrating hardware, software, firmware, optics, lasers, fluidics, and motion control. The engineer will conduct cross-functional troubleshooting, execute structured test protocols, analyze instrument performance data using statistical methods and Python, and document findings to drive design improvements and field support readiness.…See more Key responsibilities include evaluating workflows against real customer use cases, performing root-cause analysis on failure modes, and continuously refining integration documentation and testing practices. The role requires 2–5 years of systems integration or testing experience, proficiency in DOE/FMEA/statistical analysis, and hands-on lab work with prototypes and integrated instruments.

Senior Automation Engineer supporting development, maintenance, and operation of complex custom automation systems in a biotech environment. Responsibilities include understanding system requirements, developing scripted protocols, integrating hardware and software components, troubleshooting failures, and ensuring compliance with FDA regulations and GxP principles.…See more Requires 5+ years in hardware design, automation, or biotech, with proficiency in C#, robotics, motion control, machine vision, and electronic systems integration.

Senior Automation Engineer at a biotech firm developing autologous stem-cell therapies. Responsible for developing, maintaining, and troubleshooting complex custom automation systems, including scripted protocols, hardware-software integration, and verification/validation testing.…See more Requires 5+ years in hardware design, automation, or biotech, with strong C# software integration skills, robotics and motion control expertise, and knowledge of FDA regulations (21 CFR 11, 210, 211, 820) and GxP principles.

The Senior Automation Engineer will develop, maintain, and troubleshoot complex custom automation systems in a biotech setting, working with hardware (robotics, motion platforms, sensors, machine vision) and software (C# codebases). Responsibilities include creating operational protocols, supporting system integration, developing verification and validation plans, and ensuring compliance with FDA regulations (21 CFR Parts 11, 210, 211, 820) and GxP principles.…See more The role requires 5+ years in hardware design, automation, or biotechnology, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.

Senior software engineer responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining control software for advanced life science research instruments. Core work spans low-level hardware integration, data acquisition, motion control, signal processing, and distributed services using C# and .NET 6+.…See more Will refactor existing architecture, improve performance and reliability, and collaborate with systems engineering teams to implement new instrument functionality. Requires 5+ years of software development experience, proficiency with Linux, multi-threaded programming, real-time data acquisition, and RPC frameworks like gRPC.

SQA Engineer II will plan, design, and execute system-level testing for each release cycle, reviewing requirements and designs to identify defects early. The role requires creating and maintaining C#-based test automation scripts, performing functional and regression testing on equipment, and analyzing defects in Jira with clear documentation and reproduction steps.…See more Responsibilities include collaborating with development teams to triage and verify fixes, extracting release data via SQL to generate quality metrics, and estimating testing effort based on scope and risk. The engineer will also mentor junior QA staff, propose process improvements, and use AI tools to enhance test planning and defect analysis.

Lead system-level development of complex mechatronic systems for semiconductor backend equipment, balancing functional, economic, and risk criteria. Ensure architectural consistency and interface compatibility across subsystems through analytical modeling and simulation.…See more Guide design reviews, conduct risk assessments, validate compliance with certification standards (CE, SEMI, RoHS), and design detailed parts and assemblies. Present technical solutions and resolve system-level issues in collaboration with customers and cross-functional stakeholders.

Lead system-level engineering for complex electro-mechanical and robotic modules, translating customer requirements into multi-disciplinary designs that balance performance, reliability, and cost. Drive cross-functional concept development, conduct requirement analysis, and author technical specifications for automated sub-assemblies.…See more Evaluate feasibility through analytical modeling and simulation, ensure architectural consistency across subsystems, and guide design reviews while managing risk assessments and compliance certification (CE, SEMI, RoHS). Requires minimum 3 years of system-level leadership on mechatronic systems development, preferably in semiconductor backend equipment, with proficiency in Solidworks or equivalent CAD tools.

Senior Software Architect role leading technical strategy for complex manufacturing systems including additive manufacturing, machine control software, MES/ERP integrations, and fleet telemetry. Requires 8+ years of software engineering with 3+ years in architect/principal engineer roles, deep proficiency in C++, Rust, Python, C#, or Go, and hands-on experience with real-time systems, edge computing, motion control, and high-rate sensor data processing.…See more Responsibilities include architectural design, mentoring engineering teams, trade-off analyses, and cross-functional collaboration on New Product Introduction cycles, with expectation to operate credibly at both executive and hands-on technical levels.