Senior Embedded Controls Systems Engineer

Russell Tobin; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401(k) retirement savings

Employee assistance program

Legal support

Employee discounts

Job summary

Russell Tobin is seeking a Senior Embedded Controls Systems Engineer to join the Product Design & Engineering team in Burlington, MA. You'll design and develop control algorithms for next-generation brewer platforms, collaborating across embedded software, hardware, and systems engineering.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of embedded systems, programming in C/C++ and Python, and experience with control system implementation. Comprehensive benefits including healthcare and retirement savings are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Strong experience with embedded systems software development and control algorithm implementation.
• Proficiency in C, C++, Python, or similar programming languages.
• Knowledge of feedback, feed-forward, and model-based control systems.
• Hands-on experience with thermal/fluid control components.

Responsibilities

• Design, optimize, and implement embedded control algorithms for thermal and fluid systems.
• Develop and maintain embedded software for consumer and commercial brewer products.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to define system requirements and resolve challenges.
• Troubleshoot field issues and drive continuous product improvements.

Skills

Embedded systems software development

Control algorithm implementation

Proficiency in C/C++

Proficiency in Python

Familiarity with SDLC tools

Knowledge of control systems

Experience with thermal/fluid components

Testing and instrumentation

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Debugging tools

C compilers

Job description

Senior Embedded Controls Systems Engineer

Burlington, MA (Onsite) | FTE

Salary Range: $140,000 - $150,000 per annum (DOE)

We are looking for a Senior Controls Engineer to join our Product Design & Engineering team. In this role, you will design and develop control algorithms for next-generation consumer and commercial brewer platforms. You will work across embedded software, hardware, and systems engineering teams to improve product performance, reliability, and customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, optimize, and implement embedded control algorithms focused on thermal and fluid systems (heaters, pumps, valves, sensors, flow control).
• Develop and maintain embedded software for consumer and commercial brewer products.
• Build and maintain developer/test tools for diagnostics, scripting, flashing, data logging, and validation.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and performance engineering teams to define system requirements and resolve integration challenges.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and software development best practices.
• Support systems engineering activities including system decomposition, validation planning, failure analysis, and structured experimentation.
• Troubleshoot field issues, perform root-cause analysis, and drive continuous product improvements.
• Contribute to product quality, cost optimization, and platform scalability initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Strong experience with embedded systems software development and control algorithm implementation.
• Proficiency in C, C++, Python, or similar programming languages.
• Experience with SDLC tools including source control, debugging tools, and compilers.
• Knowledge of feedback, feed-forward, and model-based control systems.
• Hands-on experience with thermal/fluid control components such as heaters, pumps, valves, flow meters, and sensors.
• Experience with testing, instrumentation, data acquisition, and analysis.
• Familiarity with systems engineering and problem-solving methodologies such as DOE, RCA, Six Sigma, A3, or 8D.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Benefits

Russell Tobin offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Russell Tobin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Russell Tobin is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.