Embedded Control Systems Architect

TKC Thermo King•Minneapolis, MN

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

As the Embedded Control System Architect, you are responsible for defining the roadmap for Thermo King’s future embedded controls platform. Your expertise will be crucial in identifying a scalable, fully integrated embedded hardware and software platform upon which applications supporting our global transport refrigeration systems are built. In this role, you will be responsible for collaborating with product management and internal stakeholders, as well as managing a team of architects with diverse technical knowledge. This position requires deep technical expertise, strong leadership, and a passion for modern controls hardware and software development practices. A successful candidate will have a history of designing embedded control systems based on customer feedback, understand how embedded control system features map across product lines, and have relevant experience in HVAC-R, automotive, or other domains.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
10+ years’ experience in controls embedded software and/or hardware development (experience in both is preferred) with at least 3 years in a technical leadership or supervisory role.
Demonstrated ability to create and communicate embedded control systems architectural diagrams, technical documentation , and solution blueprints.
Knowledge in embedded control systems design in HVAC-R, Automotive, or Off-Highway applications.
Strong understanding of embedded control systems security standards and best practices.
Experience leading NPD projects and teams in a technical role, ability to influence project stakeholders, and understanding of robust product development processes.
Experience with Agile environments, sprint planning, scrum processes.
Technical problem-solving and analytical skills with ability to collaborate with and communicate to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to travel up to 10% including international travel.

Nice To Haves

A Master’s degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

Plan, implement and sustain an Embedded Controls Platform Roadmap by collaborating with Product Management, Procurement and Engineering teams (including Digital Solutions development team) to meet current and anticipated future customer, product, and data needs.
Architect and oversee the development of a fully integrated embedded hardware and software platform of controls to be used across product platforms and global regions; including broad product implications such as functional safety, cyber security, connectivity, reuse, modularity , etc…
Negotiate and collaborate with global stakeholders to ensure high reuse, modularity enabling region, product, and customer specific implementations where necessary, well thought through phase in/out plans as product integration progresses, etc.
Lead and manage a team of software and hardware architects, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance evaluations.
Encourage innovation within the team and explore new technologies that could enhance the platform.
Present embedded control system architectural vision and lead work prioritization of the controller platform through participation in agile ceremonies.
Stay up to date with the latest trends and advancements in embedded control systems technology.
Evaluate and recommend technology stacks, third-party consultation or development services, balancing custom development with purchased options.
Collaborate with other technical architects within Trane Technologies enterprise to find reuse opportunities, align on best practices, and identify architecture standards.