Robotics Engineer

Company Description Quest Global is an engineering solutions company that has been addressing complex engineering challenges for over 25 years by combining advanced technology with deep industry expertise. The organization supports customers across diverse sectors, including Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Energy, Hi-Tech, MedTech & Healthcare, Rail, and Semiconductor. With operations in more than 20 countries, 96 delivery centers, and over 23,000 employees worldwide, Quest Global offers a global, collaborative work environment. The company follows a formal, integrity-driven recruitment process and never requests payment from candidates at any stage, helping protect applicants from job search scams. More information about Quest Global and its career opportunities is available on the company’s website.
Role Description This full-time Robotics Engineer role is based in Bengaluru and follows a hybrid work model, combining on-site collaboration with some work-from-home flexibility. The Robotics Engineer will design, develop, and test robotic systems and automation solutions that address customer requirements across multiple industries. Day-to-day responsibilities include creating and optimizing control algorithms, integrating hardware and software components, and participating in system architecture and design reviews. The role involves analyzing performance data, troubleshooting technical issues, and improving processes to enhance reliability, safety, and efficiency. The Robotics Engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams, prepare technical documentation, and communicate progress and findings to stakeholders.
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.
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)
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Work arrangement
Hybrid