Senior Embedded Controls Engineer – Medical Devices

Vantive

Plymouth (MN)

On-site

USD 88,000 - 121,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off 20-35 days

Job summary

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company seeking an embedded controls engineer to design real-time closed-loop control algorithms for medical devices. You will translate clinical needs into robust control behaviors, using SIL/HIL, and collaborate across software, electrical, and systems teams while preparing DHF documentation.

The role emphasizes requirements management, regulatory awareness, and cross-functional collaboration within a dynamic medical device environment.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and three years or more of relevant experience, or Master's degree and two years or more of relevant experience, with a degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Biomedical, Controls, Systems, Software, or a related engineering field
Hands-on experience with MathWorks model-based design tools (MATLAB/Simulink, Stateflow), including building, simulating, and iterating control models; experience with Embedded Coder or MATLAB Coder for auto-code generation is a plus
Experience in embedded software development for real-time digital control systems with an understanding of timing and latency considerations as well as knowledge of common hardware and software communication protocols such as I2C, Ethernet, serial, and shared memory interfaces
Proficiency in one or more programming languages (C, C++, Java, Python, MATLAB), with the ability to write maintainable code and test scripts used for automated testing and data analysis
Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and fluid dynamics fundamentals as they relate to building plant models and physics-based simulations
Experience with requirements management and disciplined development practices; experience working in medical devices or other highly regulated industries (e.g., aerospace, automotive) is a plus
Demonstrated success collaborating across cross-functional and global teams, communicating clearly with both technical and non-technical partners

Responsibilities

Design and develop embedded closed-loop control algorithms using model-based design tools to manage electro‑mechanical components (pumps, motors, valves) and sensor inputs to conduct the treatment
Translate clinical and user needs into clear control-system behaviors by defining requirements, logic diagrams, operating modes, alarm conditions, and thresholds
Utilize rapid prototyping and simulation capabilities, including software‑in‑the‑loop (SIL) and hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) environments, to accelerate development and de‑risk designs
Plan and execute verification activities—from automated test scripting to hands‑on lab evaluations—to demonstrate compliance with control requirements and characterize algorithm performance
Create high‑quality design documentation for product release, including requirements, design descriptions, test plans/protocols, and test results that support the Design History File (DHF)
Serve as a Controls subject matter expert (SME) by troubleshooting system‑level issues, leading/participating in root‑cause investigations, and identifying corrective actions in partnership with software, electrical, test, and systems team members
Support the matrix organization by providing Controls expertise and guidance as a dedicated team member on one or more cross‑functional new product development projects while communicating progress, technical risks, schedule impacts, and key dependencies to the team