ORNL Robotic Systems and Controls Technology Engineer Post-Master’s Research Associate
- Assist in the design, development, and testing of a control system for a novel-format, metal powder bed additive manufacturing system. System needs include:
- Linear motion control and coordinated multi-axis motion
- Robotic path planning
- Human-Machine Interface
- Sensor systems and data acquisition
- Collaborate with a team of engineers including mechanical, material, electrical, and computer scientists that are based both at ORNL and in industry on the development of this system.
- Help in the development of novel techniques for coordinating multi-axis motion and laser sub-systems for supporting high-speed and large-scale metal powder bed printing.
- Tailor the development of an advanced manufacturing system for the needs of the energy sector with respect to component size, complexity, materials, and production speed.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, to support regular interactions with sponsors, peer reviewers, and others and to prepare reports, proposals, publications, and journal articles is required.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to support team building and leadership are required.
- The demonstrated ability to manage project schedules, scopes, and budgets is required.
- Experience with motion control, real-time control system development, sensor integration, and data collection on robotic platforms.
- Fundamental understanding of metallic materials processing through welding and/or additive manufacturing.
- Knowledge of industrial robotics, motion control, and kinematics.
- Skilled in MATLAB Simulink, LabVIEW, and C programming languages.
- Experience with sensor integration and real-time closed-loop control.
- Understanding of metal additive manufacturing processes and associated challenges.
ORAU is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability); visit the ORAU website for required employment notices.



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