Controls Engineer, Senior

Vantive; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 days onsite

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Vantive, a leading vital organ therapy company, seeks a Senior Controls Engineer to drive new product development for next‑generation medical devices. You will design, test, and verify control algorithms, prototype rapidly, and perform HIL/SIL testing with a cross‑functional team.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree with 3+ years (or a Master’s with 2+ years) in Electrical/Mechanical/Biomedical/Controls/Systems/Software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of relevant experience or Master’s degree and 2+ years, in Electrical/Mechanical/Biomedical/Controls/Systems/Software or related engineering field
• Strong experience with model-based design tools (MATLAB/Simulink, Stateflow) and code generation
• Experience with embedded software for real-time digital control systems and communication protocols
• Collaborative cross-functional work in regulated environments (medical devices a plus)

Responsibilities

• Design embedded closed‑loop control algorithms using model‑based design tools
• Define requirements and operating modes for control systems
• Utilize SIL/HIL to accelerate development and de-risk designs
• Plan verification activities and run automated tests and lab evaluations
• Create design history documentation for release
• Serve as Controls SME and troubleshoot system‑level issues with teams
• Support cross‑functional projects with progress and risk updates

Skills

Embedded control

Model-based design

SIL/HIL testing

Control algorithms

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Biomedical/Controls/Systems/Software or related engineering field

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Stateflow

Embedded Coder

MATLAB Coder

C/C++

Python

Job description

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.

We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.

Your Role

Our PrisMax systems are used in the ICU to support patients experiencing life‑threatening acute kidney injury. Clinicians rely on our devices to deliver continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), helping to maintain critical kidney function while patients recover. We’re building new platforms, devices, and connected systems to make therapy administration more efficient, consistent, and intuitive—so care teams can focus on the patient.

Vantive is seeking a Controls and Model-Based Design Systems Engineer (Controls Engineer, Senior) to support new product development for current and next‑generation medical devices. In this role, you will develop, test, and verify control algorithms that help automate therapy delivery. You’ll work hands‑on with rapid prototyping, model‑based software development, hardware/software‑in‑the‑loop (HIL/SIL) testing, and automated test scripting to verify performance.

Experience in industries such as aerospace, automotive, electro‑hydraulics, or process control translates well to this position. This is an individual contributor role, working under the guidance of a functional manager and collaborating closely with a cross‑functional, global team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design and develop embedded closed‑loop control algorithms using model‑based design tools to manage electro‑mechanical components (pumps, motors, valves) and sensor inputs (pressure, temperature, weight, conductivity) to conduct the treatment


• Translate clinical and user needs into clear control‑system behaviours by defining requirements, logic diagrams, operating modes, alarm conditions, and thresholds


• Utilize rapid prototyping and simulation capabilities, including software‑in‑the‑loop (SIL) and hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) environments, to accelerate development and de‑risk designs


• Plan and execute verification activities—from automated test scripting to hands‑on lab evaluations—to demonstrate compliance with control requirements and characterize algorithm performance


• Create high‑quality design documentation for product release, including requirements, design descriptions, test plans/protocols, and test results that support the Design History File (DHF)


• Serve as a Controls subject‑matter expert (SME) by troubleshooting system‑level issues, leading/participating in root‑cause investigations, and identifying corrective actions in partnership with software, electrical, test, and systems team members


• Support the matrix organization by providing Controls expertise and guidance as a dedicated team member on one or more cross‑functional new product development projects while communicating progress, technical risks, schedule impacts, and key dependencies to the team

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree and three years or more of relevant experience, or Master’s degree and two years or more of relevant experience, with a degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Biomedical, Controls, Systems, Software, or a related engineering field

Preferred Skills

• Hands‑on experience with MathWorks model‑based design tools (MATLAB/Simulink, Stateflow), including building, simulating, and iterating control models; experience with Embedded Coder or MATLAB Coder for auto‑code generation is a plus


• Experience in embedded software development for real‑time digital control systems with an understanding of timing and latency considerations as well as knowledge of common hardware and software communication protocols such as I2C, Ethernet, serial, and shared memory interfaces


• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (C, C++, Java, Python, MATLAB), with the ability to write maintainable code and test scripts used for automated testing and data analysis


• Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and fluid dynamics fundamentals as they relate to building plant models and physics‑based simulations (e.g., equations of state and system dynamics)


• Experience with requirements management and disciplined development practices; experience working in medical devices or other highly regulated industries (e.g., aerospace, automotive) is a plus


• Demonstrated success collaborating across cross‑functional and global teams, communicating clearly with both technical and non‑technical partners

Vantive is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a minimum of 3 days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in‑person in support of our Mission.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Vantive, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $88,000 to $121,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position is also eligible for a discretionary bonus. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits.

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US Benefits At Vantive

This is where your well‑being matters. Vantive offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well‑being benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short‑term and long‑term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (“Aon PEP”), Vantive’s 401(k) retirement savings plan, to help you prepare for your future. The Aon PEP is designed to help improve retirement outcomes by providing retirement resources more efficiently. The plan offers a robust set of investment options, financial education, and a suite of resources to support your retirement goals.

We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time‑off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Vantive’s US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Vantive

Equal Employment Opportunity

Vantive is an equal opportunity employer. Vantive evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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