Embedded Controls Engineer (Non-Skillbridge)

The KYO Group; Marietta (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The KYO Group in Ohio is seeking an Embedded Controls Engineer (Non-Skillbridge) to design, develop, and sustain embedded control hardware and firmware for ULT and related products. You will work closely with R&D, product engineering, and manufacturing teams to deliver reliable, compliant systems.

Responsibilities include PCBA design, schematics, firmware in C/C++, test methods, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 0-2 years hands-on embedded control systems experience.
• Experience with high-speed circuit design (USB, Ethernet, LVDS).
• Firmware and software development for electronic controls.
• Familiarity with Lean / PPI methodologies and continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with IEC 60601 design practices and other electrical safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded control PCBA and associated circuits for ULT freezers and cold storage platforms.
• Create schematics, design analysis, bill of materials, assembly drawings, and other required documentation.
• Develop performance and qualification test methods, coordinate experiments, and evaluate results.
• Develop controller firmware and HMI designs using embedded C and C++/Qt.
• Ensure electrical systems meet customer requirements, time-to-market, and cost targets.
• Collaborate with refrigeration and mechanical engineering teams throughout the NPD process.
• Support testing with contract manufacturers and across global facilities.
• Contribute to roadmaps for components and subsystems.
• Participate in design reviews for requirements, schematics, layouts, and analyses.
• Ensure regulatory and certification compliance (UL, IEC, FDA).
• Travel: Up to 10% domestic travel.

Skills

Embedded design

PCB layout

Firmware development

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PADS layout tool

Confluence

Jira

Git

Microsoft Office

Job description

Embedded Controls Engineer (Non-Skillbridge)

As R&D – Electrical Engineer, you will design, develop, and sustain control systems focusing on embedded microprocessor based system hardware and software supporting Thermo Fisher’s cold storage and ultra-low temperature (ULT) product portfolio.

In this hands‑on role, you will collaborate with other engineers and technicians to deliver high-performance, energy-efficient, and compliant cold storage solutions. You will partner closely with NPD design leadership and cross functional peers in Product Management, Product Engineering, Quality, and Regulatory to define hardware and electrical systems, develop embedded software, maintain traceability, and ensure products meet customer, performance, and regulatory expectations throughout the product lifecycle.

What will you do?

Embedded Controls Development

Design and develop embedded control PCBA and associated circuits for ULT freezers and cold storage platforms

Create schematics, design analysis, bill of materials, assembly drawings, and other required documentation.

Develop performance and qualification test methods, coordinate the implementation of experiments, and evaluate test results.

Develop controller firmware and HMI designs utilizing both embedded C and C++ / Qt framework

for ULT freezers and cold storage platforms.

Design electrical systems that meet customer requirements, time to market commitments and that are within the target cost of the projects.

Create modular, scalable, and reusable solutions across multiple product platforms.

Product Development & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Collaborate with refrigeration and mechanical engineering teams through all phases of the toll‑gate NPD process.

Work with contract manufacturers to prepare circuit, software, and functional testing.

Support products manufactured across multiple global facilities.

Contribute to component, sub‑system, and system‑level technology roadmaps.

Requirements, Compliance & Traceability

Participate in formal design reviews of electronic controls requirements, schematics, layouts, as well as FMEA, DFM, DFT, and other related analyses

Prepare and support the review and release of formal requirements, design, and qualification documentation.

Ensure systems are designed for compliance to meet regulatory and certification requirements (e.g., UL, IEC, FDA).

People and Culture

Engage in a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Travel: Up to 10% domestic travel.

How will you get here?

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Experience

0-2 years of hands‑on experience developing embedded control systems for electromechanical products.

Experience with electronic controls including analog and digital circuit design, prototyping, qualifying, and commercialization planning.

Experience with high-speed circuit design. (USB, Ethernet, LVDS) and analog / mixed signal

Experience in firmware and software development for electronic controls.

Experience analyzing empirical test data to guide design decisions

Familiarity with electronic analysis methodologies, associated instrumentation, and technical documentation

Familiarity with Lean / PPI methodologies and continuous improvement systems

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experience in embedded microcontroller‑based PCBA design using PADS layout tool

Supervise prototype construction and conduct performance testing to determine practical feasibility of concepts.

Familiarity with IEC 60601 design practices and other electrical safety standards.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root‑cause analysis skills

Utilization of development tools such as Confluence, Jira, Git, and Microsoft Office

Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills

Excellent organizational skills in a fast‑paced, multi‑project environment

Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence