Robotic Control Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 22, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 19, 2026.
Hiab is the pioneer in smart and sustainable on road load handling solutions. We believe in more than just work - we believe in making a difference for our customers to building a better tomorrow.
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Your mission
Hiab is looking for new talents to join its Autonomous Technologies team. The team performs state-of-the-art research, develops and integrates smart autonomous technologies for the next generation of load handling products with considerations of productivity, safety, and eco-efficiency. The team extensively utilizes science to overcome technical challenges for added value to our customers’ businesses. Our R&D covers everything from concept to final design, development, safety, prototyping, testing, verification, and validation. Our responsibility doesn't end with innovation; it ends with proven performance on the customer site. The team’s goal is to equip our products with reliable, high-performance robotic solutions built to perform.
This position offers a great opportunity for a seasoned engineer or a recent graduate to advance the automation of heavy-duty mobile machines and hydraulics. This is a position for an enthusiastic engineer to make an impact and contribute to the state-of-the-art control of highly automated systems, including autonomous and semi-autonomous machine automation. In this position, someone with expertise in robotics, automotive automation, hydraulics, and model-based design of control systems can extend his/her skills towards addressing cross-disciplinary long-term challenges.
You will put hands-on effort into model-based design (e.g. Matlab Simulink), rapid prototyping & automatic code generation, verification & validation, and ensuring that the model mirrors its functionality in different computing platforms based on standards and common practices. The target platform can be an RTOS, Simulink Real-Time target, or PLCs in e.g. the CODESYS environment. Our work mainly targets strategic research and technology development from proof of concept to a marketable solution for heavy-duty real-world robotics, and we can support the application of methods based on Robotics & AI for automated systems. The position also offers a great opportunity for a PhD/MSc student to complete his/her studies and grow professionally in a globally trending domain of work.
Key responsibilities
- Design and implementation of state-of-the-art hydraulic circuits with load-sensing capabilities
- Walking through hardware implementation of state-of-the-art control and robotic solutions in collaboration with other Hiab’s development teams
- Validating and enhancing hydraulic system architecture for long-term reliability and maintainability
- Performing tests and measurements of automated machines and documenting results
- Providing support for R&D projects with algorithmic solutions for embedded hardware choices
- Active participation in defining systematic test methods for automated and teleoperated machines
- Active participation in the development of systematic solutions toward certifiable software implementations aligned with safety experts
- A key team player collaborating within a multidisciplinary team in coordination with long-term R&D projects of different product lines.
What we are looking for
- Accomplishments in at least three of the relevant courses, such as hydraulics, heavy-duty machinery, robotics, automation, multibody dynamics, mechatronics, linear algebra, digital control, nonlinear control, and signal processing
- Programming embedded controllers (e.g., Codesys) in automotive setups with relevant protocols
- Matlab/Simulink and C/C++ programming, real-time operating systems, and PLC Coder is a plus
- Hands-on experience with sensors and hydraulic actuators and synchronized data recording
- Familiarity with industrial IoT is considered to be a plus
- Familiarity with visualization tools and CAD/CAE tools
- Strong Interest in research and study in new topics in the field of robotics and AI applications
- An analytical and problem-solving mindset
- Highly proficient in verbal and written English.
What we offer
As a part of our Employees First culture, we offer opportunities to grow within a dynamic environment that values flexibility and your well-being. We strive to make things easier, empower you to succeed, and strive for excellence in a positive and inclusive environment.
Ready to apply?
Click on the apply button below to send in your application in English. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
If you are interested in the position, please contact Dr. Juho Vihonen ([email protected]) or Dr. Mohammad Aref ([email protected]).
Please note that the process for this position is coordinated by our Recruitment team part of Hiab Business Services based in Bulgaria.
We Are Hiab
Hiab (Nasdaq Helsinki: HIAB) is a leading provider of smart and sustainable on road load-handling solutions, committed to delivering the best customer experience every day with the most engaged people and partners. As the industry pioneer, Hiab continues to make on road load-handling smarter, safer and more sustainable to build a better tomorrow.