Senior Embedded Controls Engineer: Algorithms & Systems

Russell Tobin; Burlington (MA); Hybrid; USD 76,400 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life & disability insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible work options

Job summary

Pride Global is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer (Embedded Systems & Control Algorithms) to design and develop embedded control systems for advanced electromechanical products. The role emphasizes control algorithms, embedded software, and performance optimization, with collaboration across software, electrical, mechanical, and systems teams.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on testing, validation, and troubleshooting experience, along with knowledge of thermal and fluid systems and DOE/Six

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Experience developing embedded software and control algorithms.
• Proficiency with C, C++, Python, or similar programming languages.
• Experience with embedded debugging tools, source control, and software development lifecycle practices.
• Knowledge of control system theory including feedback, feed-forward, and model-based controls.
• Experience with thermal and fluid systems including heaters, pumps, valves, sensors, and flow measurement devices.
• Strong hands-on experience with testing, instrumentation, data acquisition, and performance analysis.
• Experience applying Root Cause Analysis, DOE, A3, 8D, or Six Sigma.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel up to 15%.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize embedded control algorithms for electromechanical systems.
• Implement and maintain embedded software for product control and performance optimization.
• Develop control strategies for thermal, fluid, and sensor-based systems.
• Build and maintain development, testing, and diagnostic tools for embedded platforms.
• Perform system modeling, tuning, validation, and design optimization.
• Conduct root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and corrective actions for field and production issues.
• Develop technical specifications, design documentation, and software standards.
• Participate in code reviews and provide technical guidance to engineering teams.
• Collaborate with software, electrical, mechanical, systems, and product engineering teams to ensure successful product integration.
• Support continuous improvement, value engineering, and next-generation product development.

Skills

Embedded software development

Control systems theory

Algorithm design

Testing & validation

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

C

C++

Python

Embedded debugging tools

Source control

Job description

Pride Global is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer (Embedded Systems & Control Algorithms) to design and develop embedded control systems for advanced electromechanical products. The role emphasizes control algorithms, embedded software, and performance optimization, with collaboration across software, electrical, mechanical, and systems teams.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on testing, validation, and troubleshooting experience, along with knowledge of thermal and fluid systems and DOE/Six