Key Skills

Job Description

About This Vacancy As a Robotics Control Engineer, you will design, implement, and optimize control systems for robotic platforms used in automotive, industrial, or high-tech applications. You will develop algorithms that govern motion, trajectory planning, precision actuation, and stability, ensuring robots operate safely, efficiently, and accurately. This role sits at the intersection of Mechatronics and Control Engineering, and involves extensive use of model-based development tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, and robot-specific frameworks like ROS or custom motion controllers. Your Challenges Design and implement control algorithms for robotic manipulators, autonomous vehicles, or industrial robots Develop trajectory planning, motion control, and stability algorithms Model, simulate, and optimize dynamic robotic systems Validate control strategies through simulations, test benches, and real-world testing Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams including mechanical, software, and electronics engineers Ensure safety, reliability, and compliance with industry standards What We Expect From You Your Profile Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechatronics, Control Engineering, Robotics, or a related field Experience in robotic control, motion planning, or mechatronic system design Knowledge of model-based development, simulation, and embedded control software Familiarity with tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, ROS, C++ or industrial robot controllers Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams Candidates must currently live in the Netherlands. What You Can Expect From Us What You Can Expect at TMC At TMC, we operate with our unique Employeneurship model, which combines the security of employment with the freedom and mindset of entrepreneurship. As an Employeneur, you are empowered to take ownership of your career, choose projects that match your ambitions, and continuously develop your technical expertise. You will work on innovative robotics projects for automotive, industrial, and high-tech applications while being part of a strong engineering community that emphasizes knowledge sharing, learning, and professional growth. This model provides long-term employment security and the opportunity to directly benefit from the value you create, giving you the freedom to innovate, lead, and make a real impact on next-generation robotic systems. About TMC TMC is an international high-tech consultancy that connects entrepreneurial engineers with innovative projects in automotive, robotics, high-tech, energy, and life sciences. Through the Employeneurship model, TMC enables engineers to combine technical excellence with entrepreneurial ownership, continuously developing their expertise while contributing to cutting-edge technologies

Core Responsibilities

Design, implement, and optimize control algorithms for robotic platforms, including manipulators, autonomous vehicles, and industrial robots. Model and simulate robotic systems, validate control strategies through simulation and real-world testing, and collaborate across engineering disciplines to ensure safety, reliability, and compliance.

Requirements

A bachelor's or master's degree in Mechatronics, Control Engineering, Robotics, or a related field is required, along with experience in robotic control, motion planning, or mechatronic system design. Candidates should know model-based development, simulation, and embedded control software, be familiar with tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, ROS, C++, or industrial robot controllers, and currently live in the Netherlands.

Benefits

• Long-Term Employment Security
• Career Development
• Professional Growth
• Knowledge Sharing