Test Engineer – Control & Robotics Drive Systems

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.