Motion Control Software Engineer (m/f/d)

Making complexity accessible

Mikron Automation is your worldwide partner for advanced automation solutions. At Mikron we are committed to delivering the best assembly systems and all needed services throughout your product’s entire life cycle. With our extensive engineering know-how, complex process expertise, scalable platforms, and lifelong support we are driving lasting success for your business.

Your main responsibilities

• Define and document core motion control concepts (architecture, control strategies, safety principles) to be applied across projects
• Design and implement motion control algorithms for electric motors and robotic systems
• Perform system commissioning and tuning, including PID parameter optimization and motor calibration
• Collaborate with Hardware and Electrical teams to ensure seamless integration of control software with drives, sensors and actuators
• Document software architecture, control strategies, and commissioning procedures for internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure training and technical support of the company’s engineers

Core-behavior competencies

• Analytical thinking
• Solution-oriented
• Promise keeping
• Goal achievement
• Data accuracy
• Safety awareness
• Technical proficiency
• Builds organizational relationships
• Team building capability

Functional competencies

• Open communication and feedback-oriented
• Operational efficiency
• Innovation & Ideation
• Planning and organizing
• Problem-solving

Your profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in software engineering or automation
• Min. 3 to 5 years proven experience in industrial software environment
• Strong knowledge of motor control principles (mainly servo motors)
• Expertise in control theory (PID, feedforward, cascaded loops)
• Familiarity with motion control hardware (drives, encoders, sensors)
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills in real-time environments
• Knowledge of safety standards for motion systems
• Knowledge of C++ language: an asset
• Ability to write documentation and to elaborate and give training
• Proficient in French. English: Spoken and written. Other language/German: an asset

We offer you

• A motivating and challenging position with opportunities for growth within a company committed to continuous training, quality, and customer satisfaction
• The chance to take on numerous challenges and contribute to the success of an international, market-driven company operating in a constantly evolving multicultural, industrial, and technical environment
• A people-focused corporate culture and multidisciplinary teams that foster knowledge sharing and both personal and professional development
• An international, modern, agile, multicultural, and dynamic environment focused on teamwork and continuous improvement
• A healthy work-life balance