Embedded Controls Engineer

Actalent; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability

Health Savings Account

Transportation benefits

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent seeks an Embedded Controls Engineer to develop physics-based models and advanced control algorithms using MATLAB/Simulink. You will build models from scratch for electromechanical platforms and drive new product development in a dynamic team environment.

The role emphasizes model-based design, automatic code generation for embedded software, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. A Bachelor's in EE is required, with desirable genset and medium-voltage experience.

Qualifications

• Hands-on MATLAB/Simulink model-based design.
• Ability to build models from scratch, not just modify existing ones.
• Strong understanding of physical system modeling and controls theory.

Responsibilities

• Develop physics-based, mathematical, and data-driven models using MATLAB/Simulink for complex physical systems.
• Create and validate models from scratch for engines, generators, and electromechanical platforms.
• Design, simulate, tune, and validate advanced control algorithms for embedded control applications.
• Configure models for automatic code generation into embedded software environments.
• Participate in model verification, simulation, testing, and controls validation activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to develop next-generation controls technology.
• Support embedded controls and software development using model-based design methodologies.
• Adapt to changing requirements and technology directions during product development lifecycle.
• Explain modeling methodologies and results clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

MATLAB/Simulink

Model-based design

Genset experience

Embedded controls

Controls theory

Code generation

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Embedded Controls Engineer Job Description This role focuses on developing advanced, physics-based models and control algorithms for complex electromechanical and power systems using MATLAB/Simulink. The Embedded Controls Engineer will build models from scratch, drive new product development, and support simulation, validation, and automatic code generation activities in a rapidly evolving technology environment. Experience with medium-voltage power systems and heavy equipment or power generation applications is highly desirable. Need GENSET expereince.

Responsibilities

• Develop physics-based, mathematical, and data-driven models using MATLAB/Simulink for complex physical systems.
• Create and validate models from scratch for systems such as engines, generators, power conversion equipment, and similar electromechanical platforms.
• Design, simulate, tune, and validate advanced control algorithms for embedded control applications.
• Configure and maintain models for automatic code generation into embedded software environments.
• Participate in model verification, simulation, testing, and controls validation activities to ensure robust performance.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams to develop next-generation controls technology and support new product development.
• Support embedded controls and software development activities by applying model-based design methodologies.
• Work effectively in a rapidly evolving environment where requirements and technology direction may change during the product development lifecycle.
• Clearly explain modeling methodologies and approaches used to represent real-world systems to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Essential Skills

• Strong, hands-on experience with MATLAB/Simulink, specifically in model-based design.
• Genset expereince
• Demonstrated ability to build models from scratch rather than only modifying or consuming existing models.
• Solid understanding of physical system modeling, controls theory, and simulation techniques.
• Proven experience developing, validating, and tuning control algorithms for embedded control systems.
• Experience with automated code generation from Simulink or similar model-based design environments.
• Ability to clearly articulate and explain modeling methodologies and approaches used to represent real-world systems.
• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with medium-voltage power systems (11kV+), while not required, is highly desirable.
• power generation, heavy equipment, or similar industrial environments is preferred.
• Experience modeling engines, generators, and power conversion equipment or comparable electromechanical systems.
• Strong programming mindset and ability to work with embedded software teams in a model-based development workflow.

Work Environment

The Embedded Controls Engineer will work in a dynamic engineering environment focused on developing next-generation controls technology for complex electromechanical and power systems. The role involves extensive use of MATLAB/Simulink and model-based design tools, including simulation, validation, and automatic code generation for embedded software. Work is highly collaborative, with frequent interaction with cross-functional engineering teams and exposure to evolving requirements and technology directions throughout the product development process. The environment emphasizes innovation, rigorous technical analysis, and clear communication of modeling approaches and results.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Waukesha, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $85.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Waukesha,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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