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Test Engineer – Control & Robotics Drive Systems

maxon Barcelona (mcsx) | online seit: 21.04.2026 As a Test Engineer - Control & Robotics Drive Systems, you will play a critical role in validating and characterizing the dynamic behavior of robotic joints and drive systems, with a strong focus on control performance, stability, and robustness.
maxon is a global provider of world-class precision drive systems. Our drives are perfectly suited for wherever extreme precision and the highest quality standards are necessary - on Earth, and on Mars.

For creative minds and passionate doers, we offer a global yet trusted environment. Those who are prepared to question endless possibilities and challenge themselves will rise to great heights with us.
Your area of responsibility

• Plan, execute, and document control‑focused tests to evaluate dynamic performance, stability, and robustness.
• Validate and characterize torque, velocity, and position control loops using time‑ and frequency‑domain analysis.
• Provide high‑quality measurement data and insights to support control and firmware engineers during validation, tuning, and debugging.
• Maintain and improve test benches, HIL setups, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems, including first‑level troubleshooting.
• Prepare clear, structured test reports and ensure traceable documentation of test setups and results.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to continuously improve control‑related testing methodologies.

This job is exactly right for you if...

• You have hands‑on experience testing electromechanical, robotics, or motion control systems.
• You understand control fundamentals (PID, cascaded loops, bandwidth, stability) and how they behave in real systems.
• You are comfortable working with measurement tools, sensors, and data acquisition, and analyzing dynamic behavior (FFT, step response).
• You work in a structured, analytical, and detail‑oriented way and enjoy turning data into clear insights.
• You communicate clearly and document your work well, with professional proficiency in English.
• Bonus if you bring scripting skills, HIL or automation experience, or a background in robotics or motor control.

Contact usAre you interested in new challenges? We look forward to your online application.
We also offer you...

• Direct impact on the control performance and quality of future robotic actuators.
• Strong hands‑on laboratory focus with real hardware and real challenges.
• Individual contributor role with high technical ownership
• A dynamic and friendly workplace in our new Barcelona tech hub, combining startup energy with the stability of a Swiss industrial leader.
• International exposure with daily collaboration across maxon locations.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and growth through the maxon academy and professional development programs. 
• A permanent contract, competitive compensation, flexible working hours that supports work–life balance.

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