Motion Control Team Lead at Mentee Robotics

Herzliya, Tel-Aviv District, Israel -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Motor Control, FOC, PID Control, Impedance Control, BLDC/PMSM Motors, Robotics Performance Testing, Actuator Modeling, Harmonic Gears, Planetary Gears, Embedded Systems, Oscilloscopes, Control Engineering

Industry

Software Development

Description

At Mentee Robotics, we are redefining humanoid automation by integrating cutting-edge AI with real-world mechanical intelligence. Our flagship product, Menteebot v3.1, is a fully autonomous humanoid robot built to operate in dynamic industrial and commercial environments — learning and adapting as it moves. We’re now expanding our technical team with a Motion Control Tech Lead — a senior expert who will define how our robot moves, performs, and interacts with its environment at the actuator level. Responsibilities Lead the definition and validation of motor control methodologies, spanning BLDC/PMSM motors, harmonic and planetary gears, and advanced drivers. Design and execute structured tests to characterize performance — torque, speed, resolution, responsiveness, thermal behavior, and more. Collaborate with embedded and control teams to guide the implementation and tuning of FOC, PID, and impedance control loops. Interface with mechanical and electrical teams to align actuator selection and design with control targets and test results. Support the AI and behavior modeling teams by delivering clear, validated actuator models and control limitations based on real-world measurements. Build test protocols, mentor junior engineers on execution and analysis, and filter out non-essential tests with good engineering judgment. Use lab tools (e.g., oscilloscopes, encoders, current sensors) to verify dynamic behavior across integrated robot joints. Drive improvements in actuation repeatability, responsiveness, and overall system control through precise measurement and feedback. Requirements B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical, Mechanical, or Control Engineering (or equivalent experience). 8+ years of experience in motor control systems, robotics performance testing, or motion system integration. Deep hands-on experience with FOC, PID, and impedance control for BLDC/PMSM motors. Familiarity with harmonic and planetary gear systems and how they impact control and sensing. Proven ability to define and lead performance test plans from lab setup to interpretation. Skilled in collaborating across domains — embedded software, electronics, mechanical, and AI/control teams. Comfortable using lab tools to evaluate dynamic system behavior under load and in closed-loop motion. Advantages Experience in robotic or humanoid actuation systems. Managerial experience. Exposure to motor driver electronics, EtherCAT networks, or real-time performance monitoring. Understanding of how sensor noise, latency, and actuation limits affect higher-level robotic behavior.

Responsibilities

Lead the definition and validation of motor control methodologies and performance testing for humanoid robot actuators. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement control loops and deliver validated actuator models for AI behavior modeling.