Head of Motion Planning

AI Futures are partnered with China's largest industrial automation company and a global leader in motion control and servo systems, to find a Head of Motion Control.

We are looking for an experienced robotics and motion-control specialist to lead the development of next-generation robot motion control technologies, with a focus on precision, efficiency, vibration suppression and dynamic performance.

This is a highly technical, hands-on leadership role working across robotics, control theory, servo systems, mechanical dynamics and embedded control.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and optimisation of advanced robot motion-control algorithms.
• Drive improvements in motion accuracy, cycle time, trajectory tracking, vibration suppression and dynamic performance.
• Develop and apply advanced control techniques including MPC, adaptive/robust control, model-based control and AI-assisted control.
• Analyse robot dynamics and identify performance limitations across mechanical, electrical, servo and control systems.
• Lead modelling, simulation, algorithm development and experimental validation on real robotic platforms.
• Optimise the interaction between motors, reducers, servo drives, encoders, controllers and mechanical structures.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers working in motion control.
• Collaborate with international R&D teams to develop next-generation industrial robot platforms.

Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in Control Engineering, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science or a related field.
• 6+ years' experience in industrial robotics, motion control or a closely related field.
• Strong expertise in robot motion control, robot dynamics and servo control.
• Proven track record improving robot-level performance, such as accuracy, vibration, cycle time, trajectory tracking or settling time.
• Strong theoretical and practical understanding of control systems.
• Experience with robot dynamics, vibration control, flexible-body dynamics and/or servo systems.
• Strong mathematical modelling, simulation and experimental validation skills.
• Ability to translate advanced control concepts into real-world robotic products.
• Demonstrated technical leadership experience.

What the Role Offers

• Leadership of advanced industrial robotics and motion-control technology.
• Significant influence over robot architecture and core control algorithms.
• Collaboration with international R&D teams across Europe and China.
• The opportunity to turn advanced control research into commercially deployed robotics technology.
• Competitive compensation based on experience and technical expertise.