Software Engineer - Robotics

Location: 

Rio de Janeiro, BR

Employment type:  Employee
Place of work:  Office
Offshore/Onshore:  Onshore

TechnipFMC is committed to driving real change in the energy industry. Our ambition is to build a sustainable future through relentless innovation and global collaboration – and we want you to be part of it. You’ll be joining a culture that values curiosity, expertise, and ideas as well as equal opportunities, inclusion, and authenticity. Bring your unique energy to our team of more than 21,000 people worldwide, and discover a rewarding, fulfilling, and varied career that you can take in anywhere you want to go.

Job Purpose

Robotics team in controls and automation department (C&A) develops complex electro-mechanical systems for use in the subsea industry. The software engineer is responsible for design and code embedded software for manipulators and mechatronic equipment used in a harsh subsea environment. The candidate must demonstrate strong analytical skills and be motivated to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment. The position requires cross-functional collaboration with different teams and departments within the company.

Job Description

  • Provide engineering solutions for projects in accordance with TechnipFMC standards, procedures, processes, schedules, and working hours, with continuous focus on quality, safety, environment, and internal and/or external customer satisfaction.
  • Design and develop embedded software for robotic manipulators and mechatronic equipment used in harsh subsea environments.
  • Design and implement automated diagnostics for robot components to support reliable operation, field service repairs, and manufacturing tests.
  • Create highly reliable, maintainable, and testable code
  • Work in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment, demonstrating strong analytical skills and adaptability to complex technical challenges.
  • Collaborate cross‑functionally with different teams and departments within the company.
  • Location: Techcenter (Ilha do Fundão – RJ)

You are meant for this job if:

 

  • Degree in Control and Automation Engineering, Software Engineering or Electronic Engineering

  • Master of Science in Controls Engineering, Robotics, Software or other related engineering discipline is preferred
  • Active CREA;
  • Expertise in motor control, mechatronic equipment and related sensors.
  • Experienced with testing and designing software tools to test robotic manipulators, electric motors or simillar industrial equipment.
  • Advanced English;       
  • Availability to travel.

 

Skills

  • C#, Python, C++ (desirable)
  • Experience with development on Windows and Linux platforms
  • Experience with embedded platform development
  • Knowledge of industrial protocols such as CAN Bus, Ethernet, RPC
  • A systematic and solution-oriented approach
  • Good Communication
  • Teamwork

Being a global leader in the energy industry requires an inclusive and diverse environment. TechnipFMC promotes equal opportunities and inclusion by ensuring equal opportunities to all ages, races, ethnicities, religions, gender expressions, disabilities, or all other pluralities. We celebrate who you are and what you bring. Every voice matter and we encourage you to add to our culture.

TechnipFMC respects the rights and dignity of those it works with and promotes adherence to internationally recognized human rights principles for those in its value chain.

Learn more about TechnipFMC and find other open positions by visiting our Career Page.

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Date posted:  Mar 6, 2026
Requisition number:  16868