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SERES AUTO_USA

Sr. Motor Control Engineer

SERES AUTO_USA, Milpitas, California, United States, 95035

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SF MOTORS, INC. (dba SERES) is dedicated to advancing electric drivetrain technology. We focus on developing innovative and reliable electric drive systems that deliver exceptional performance and efficiency. Our mission is to provide cutting‑edge drive unit solutions to electric vehicle companies worldwide.

Duties and Responsibilities

Motor Control Architecture & Algorithms

Design, implement, and optimize

FOC / torque/velocity/position

control loops for rotary and linear actuators

Develop high‑bandwidth real‑time control loops and state estimation algorithms

Build dynamic models of actuator systems and conduct system identification

Embedded Control Implementation

Integrate motor control algorithms into STM32 / TI / Renesas MCUs together with firmware engineers

Tune real‑time control performance (sampling rate, ISR scheduling, filtering strategies)

Implement advanced features such as anti‑cogging, impedance‑control primitives, low‑noise modes, and vibration suppression

Actuator System Integration

Define electrical, sensing, and performance requirements for joint modules

Collaborate with hardware engineers on motor selection, inverter design, and sensing architecture

Debug motor behavior across complex electromechanical systems

Develop internal motor‑testing platforms, tuning tools, and analysis pipelines

Analyze data logs and waveforms to diagnose performance issues

Qualifications

M.S. or Ph.D. in EE, ME, Controls, Mechatronics, or related field

3+ years of direct hands‑on experience in motor‑control development (FOC/servo systems)

Strong understanding of BLDC/PMSM control fundamentals

Hands‑on experience implementing control algorithms on embedded MCUs

Strong control‑theory foundation (feedback design, filtering, system dynamics)

Experience with encoders, current sensing, torque estimation

Skilled with lab tools (oscilloscope, current probe, logic analyzer)

Ability to debug nonlinearities, instability, noise, and thermal issues

Strong Model‑Based Design (MBD) experience preferred

Advanced BLDC/FOC motor control experience preferred

Experience with robot joint actuators (rotary/linear) preferred

Prior experience in startup or high‑growth technology environments preferred

Highly collaborative mindset with strong communication skills; proactive and able to estimate project scope effectively

Must be able to work onsite and willing to travel internationally up to 10% annually

Why Join Us

Work on high‑performance control, precision actuation, and sensor fusion

Join a high‑ownership, fast‑paced startup environment

Contribute to true 0‑to‑1 development of next‑generation robotics

This is a Full‑Time position and requires working onsite in Milpitas, CA.

SERES is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.

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