Senior Robot Motion Control Engineer, Underground Drilling Applications

Curious on joining our quest on mining minerals and creating infrastructure by pushing cutting-edge technologies for a better tomorrow?

Your team

We are strengthening the Underground Drilling Applications department with a senior motion control engineer. You will be a part of an agile team of software developers working with face drilling machines. The team is experienced containing professional developers with solid application knowledge. In close collaboration with the product owners the team is responsible for functionality development, from request to quality assured implementation. Apart from working in the software team you will assist other application teams within Underground Drilling Application.

Feedback is key for our success, hence working close to our stakeholders, other parts of R&D, prototype machines and real-life tests in mines are normal parts of our way of working.

Your mission

Your mission is to be technical responsible for the robot motion control for the underground application products. You will evaluate and take on new technologies to lead the way towards fully autonomous underground drilling machines. You will continue the work of improving our hydraulically controlled machines to position and drill full faces without interruption.

The role requires a working knowledge in all or some of the following areas:

• Robot manipulator trajectory planning and control.
• Multi robot scheduling.
• Mobile robot path planning.
• Localization and navigation.

You will implement your theories in our control system using C++ and spread knowledge to the development teams. You will also cooperate with specialists working with other applications to have a common approach for all Epiroc machines.

Your profile

We believe that you have an Ph.D. or master’s degree within automatic control or mobile robotics. Multiple years of experience in C++ is meritorious. We also believe that you have a solid experience of embedded real-time system development or machine control in industrial applications. You are fluent in English, both spoken and written.

Location and travel

This position is located in Örebro, Sweden.

Life at Epiroc

By joining our team, you can expect an atmosphere of creativity, innovation, and workplace diversity. You will be a part of a group of skilled and helpful colleagues who live by our core values: Collaboration, Commitment, and Innovation. We work in a global environment with over 113 different nationalities!

In addition to the fact that we have a culture that is characterized by development combined with having a good balance between work and leisure, there are some things that makes us proud to work at Epiroc:

• Global career opportunities
• Epiroc University, for your own competence development
• Community involvement
• Benefits package, which amongst other things include flexible working hours and bonus

A hybrid workplace
Life at Epiroc can include the possibility for a hybrid workplace. It is a way of working that offers flexibility and participation allowing for a better balance between work and private life, which also promotes well-being. The hybrid workplace is an opportunity if work allows, based on your role, responsibilities, and individual conditions.

Application and contact information

In this recruitment process, we review applications continuously. Welcome with your application as soon as possible by creating an account in our recruitment system. Last day to apply for this position is 2024-04-30.

For questions about the position please contact hiring manager: Marcus Ljung, marcus.ljung@epiroc.com

For questions about the recruitment process or application please contact: Recruitment specialist Maria Roseen, maria.x.roseen@external.epiroc.com

United. Inspired. Performance unites us, Innovation inspires us, and commitment drives us to keep moving forward.

In the 150 countries where you can find Epiroc, we encourage our employees to take ownership of their own development and careers with the support from their leaders.

We are committed to give you every opportunity to succeed in a culture of innovation, diversity and collaboration, combined with a caring atmosphere.

Diversity and sustainability are key to grow fresh and innovative ideas and solutions for our customers. Epiroc is a leading manufacturer for the mining and infrastructure industries. Learn more at www.epirocgroup.com