SENIOR EMBEDDED CONTROLS ENGINEER

Allentown LLC•Allentown, NJ

About The Position

The Senior Embedded Controls Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of embedded control systems across the full product lifecycle. This role blends hands‑on electrical hardware design, PCB development, and embedded firmware development. The ideal candidate is a self‑driven, collaborative team player who can independently lead technical efforts from concept through production release.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
10+ years of experience in embedded hardware and firmware development.
Proficiency with Altium Designer or equivalent PCB design tools.
Strong experience writing embedded C for Microchip microcontrollers or equivalent.
Proven ability to take designs from concept through production.
Skilled in troubleshooting using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other lab equipment.
Strong documentation, communication, and organizational abilities.
Self‑motivated, proactive, and effective in both independent and team environments.

Nice To Haves

Experience with EMC/EMI design practices and compliance testing.
Familiarity with communication protocols such as I²C, SPI, UART, CAN, USB, or Modbus.
Experience with motor control, power electronics, or sensor integration.
Knowledge of revision control systems (Git, SVN) and issue‑tracking tools.
Background in manufacturing support, test fixture development, or sustaining engineering.

Responsibilities

Develop embedded control architectures for new and existing products.
Perform schematic capture for digital, analog, and mixed‑signal circuits.
Create PCB layouts using Altium Designer or equivalent ECAD tools.
Produce complete PCBA documentation packages, including BOMs, fabrication files, assembly drawings, and test procedures.
Conduct component selection, design reviews, and DFM/DFT assessments.
Support prototype builds, hardware bring‑up, debugging, and validation testing.
Develop embedded firmware in C for Microchip microcontrollers (PIC, dsPIC, SAM families) or equivalent.
Implement low‑level drivers, communication protocols, control algorithms, and system‑level functionality.
Perform firmware debugging, optimization, and hardware‑software integration.
Maintain firmware documentation, version control, and release processes.
Lead electrical and embedded controls tasks across multiple concurrent projects.
Work closely with mechanical, software, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure cohesive system design.
Manage project schedules, risks, and deliverables.
Communicate technical status, challenges, and solutions to stakeholders.