Job description

1. Develop and improve close-loop control algorithms for coupling of physical and numerical simulation in real-time (cyber-physical systems), taking into account kinematic observer, force observer, sensor fusion, friction compensation, delay compensation, force allocation, feed-forward and feedback.
2. Support and contribute to a larger team of cyber-physical systems in terms of development, back-testing, debugging, and documentation.
3. Contribute to executing tasks and meeting deliverables under research grants and industry projects.
4. Collaborate with industry partners, affiliated research institutes and other relevant stakeholders to contribute to grant proposals for research funding consistent with the strategic goals of TCOMS.
5. Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Job Requirements

Qualification & Field of Study:

1. PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering

Work Experience:

1. Experience in designing and developing NI LabVIEW-based data acquisition and control systems for ocean basin model testing or similar environments.
2. Experience in developing LabVIEW applications for Windows and Real-Time (RT) Linux environments.
3. Proficiency in integrating National Instruments (NI) hardware systems such as PXI, cRIO, and CompactDAQ into the testing framework.
4. Hands-on experience with communication protocols like TCP/IP, UDP, Serial, USB, CAN, and EtherCAT for testing and control purposes.

Other Requirements:

1.      Good interpersonal and communications skills.

2.      Ability to adapt and work effectively as members of a team.

3.      Good command of written and spoken English language.

4.      Resourceful and self-driven with a high degree of professional integrity.