Embedded Linux Controls Engineer — HVAC/PID Specialist

Vertiv; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking an Embedded Controls Engineer (Linux) to design, develop, and maintain thermal control firmware, focusing on embedded Linux environments and PID-based device interactions. The role involves hands-on programming and hardware collaboration across TI SoC, ARM, and x86 platforms.

Qualifications include a BS in CS/SE/EE, 1+ years in embedded Linux PLC firmware, and fluency in English. HVAC knowledge is highly desirable; Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field.
• 1+ years of experience with embedded Linux-based controls PLC firmware development.
• Knowledge of PLC languages, C/C++, Python, Bash Shell, JavaScript/HTML.
• HVAC knowledge is highly desirable.
• English fluency required; Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, maintain, and support thermal unit control firmware involving PID loops and device interactions.
• Follow full lifecycle development: design, programming, debugging, testing, and documentation.
• Coordinate with project management to develop test plans and provide accurate time estimates.
• Troubleshoot issues in existing systems and environments.
• Support product testing, witness testing, and field startup activities.
• Produce technical writing including documentation and service guides.
• Provide hardware development support as needed.

Skills

Embedded software development

C/C++ programming

Python scripting

PID control

Hardware interaction

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering / Electrical Engineering

Tools

Git

Yocto

BitBake

GitLab Pipelines

VS Code

TI SoC / ARM / x86 platforms

Job description

Vertiv is seeking an Embedded Controls Engineer (Linux) to design, develop, and maintain thermal control firmware, focusing on embedded Linux environments and PID-based device interactions. The role involves hands-on programming and hardware collaboration across TI SoC, ARM, and x86 platforms.

Qualifications include a BS in CS/SE/EE, 1+ years in embedded Linux PLC firmware, and fluency in English. HVAC knowledge is highly desirable; Spanish is a plus.