Principal Controls Engineer - Medical Device (Model-Based)

Vantive; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage from

401(k) retirement plan (Aon PEP)

Paid holidays & PTO 20–35 days

Parental leave

Commuting benefits

Employee discount program

Job summary

Vantive seeks a Principal Controls Engineer to advance model-based development for the PrisMax system, shaping control algorithms and embedded software. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust therapy delivery and device safety, while driving verification and documentation practices.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years in control algs for embedded devices, proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow, and hands-on experience with safety-critical medical devices or similar

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in controls/electrical/mechanical/biomedical/systems or related field.
• 6+ years of hands-on experience developing control algorithms for embedded electromechanical products.
• Experience with model-based development using MATLAB, Simulink, and Stateflow.
• Experience developing medical devices or safety-critical products with requirements traceability and regulatory awareness.

Responsibilities

• Own PrisMax control algorithms from requirements to implementation and lifecycle changes.
• Develop algorithms using MATLAB, Simulink, and Stateflow for sensors, pumps, motors, valves, alarms, and therapy calculations.
• Define verification approaches including model review, simulation, and testing of integrated software or device behavior.
• Lead technical analysis of test results and drive robust resolutions.
• Mentor engineers in model-based design, controls analysis, and disciplined problem solving.

Skills

MATLAB

Simulink

Stateflow

Control theory

Embedded software

Model-based design

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related engineering discipline

Master’s degree or PhD in related field

Job description

Vantive seeks a Principal Controls Engineer to advance model-based development for the PrisMax system, shaping control algorithms and embedded software. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust therapy delivery and device safety, while driving verification and documentation practices.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years in control algs for embedded devices, proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow, and hands-on experience with safety-critical medical devices or similar