Embedded Software Engineer - Motion Control

Global Connect Technologies; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Connect Technologies in Boston, MA seeks an Embedded Controls Engineer to support the controls layer of next-generation automated machinery. You will maintain a soft PLC platform (CODESYS) on Linux IPCs connected to electrical panels and untangle complex logic.

The role requires strong C/C++ embedded software experience, hands-on hardware work, and ability to work across mechanical and software teams to improve reliability and deployment processes.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field.
• Strong experience in Embedded Software Engineering using C/C++.
• Experience with CODESYS and Linux-based IPCs.
• Hands-on hardware experience in industrial settings.
• Ability to learn structured text quickly and adapt to IEC 61131-3 environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, debug, and optimize soft PLC code (CODESYS/Structured Text) on local IPCs.
• Refactor code to improve reliability and testing methodologies.
• Manage remote deployments and rollbacks to industrial hardware.
• Troubleshoot electro-mechanical systems, sensors, and barcode integrations.
• Collaborate with mechanical and software teams to bridge software and hardware.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Embedded software

Linux

CODESYS

Structured Text

IEC 61131-3

Industrial hardware

Debugging / root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

None

Job description

Job Opportunity - Embedded Controls Engineer

Duration: Full time

Job Description

We are seeking an Embedded Controls Engineer to support and optimize the controls layer of our next-generation automated machinery. This role focuses on maintaining a soft PLC platform (CODESYS) running on Linux-based Industrial PCs (IPCs) directly connected to electrical panels. This is a highly challenging role that requires an embedded software mindset. You will inherit an existing codebase programmed in structured text and will be tasked with untangling complex logic, optimizing global variables, and improving deployment reliability. We are looking for an engineer who thrives in the intersection of hardware and software and is adaptable enough to navigate a constrained IDE environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the maintenance, debugging, and optimization of soft PLC code (CODESYS / Structured Text) running on local IPCs.
• Refactor existing code to improve reliability, reduce duplication, and introduce better testing methodologies.
• Manage remote deployments and rollbacks to industrial hardware in the field.
• Troubleshoot complex electro-mechanical systems, sensor inputs, and barcode integrations directly on the machinery.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical and software teams to bridge the gap between high-level orchestration software and physical motor control.
• Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, design notes, and operational runbooks.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Strong experience in Embedded Software Engineering, specifically with C/C++ programming.
• Willingness and ability to quickly learn and adapt to structured text and the CODESYS IDE environment.
• Hands-on experience working directly with industrial hardware, IPCs, and Linux-based systems.
• Strong debugging and root-cause analysis skills for complex, real-time systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Direct experience with soft PLCs or IEC-3 programming languages.
• Experience with servo-based motion control systems.
• Comfort operating without traditional high-level software tools.

Work directly with industrial hardware in a Linux-based system environment. The role involves navigating constrained IDE environments without standard unit/integration testing frameworks. Collaboration with mechanical and software teams is essential to bridge software and hardware functionalities.