Embedded Controls Engineer

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Marietta, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies, or increasing productivity in their laboratories, we are here to support them. The Laboratory Equipment Division combines deep scientific expertise, a collaborative culture, and strong operational excellence to deliver the laboratory equipment and consumables our customers rely on—quickly, reliably, and safely. Our smart lab solutions help customers focus on what matters most: delivering answers and innovations that save and improve lives. As R&D – Electrical Engineer, you will design, develop, and sustain control systems focusing on embedded microprocessor based system hardware and software supporting Thermo Fisher’s cold storage and ultra-low temperature (ULT) product portfolio. In this hands-on role, you will collaborate with other engineers and technicians to deliver high-performance, energy-efficient, and compliant cold storage solutions. You will partner closely with NPD design leadership and cross functional peers in Product Management, Product Engineering, Quality, and Regulatory to define hardware and electrical systems, develop embedded software, maintain traceability, and ensure products meet customer, performance, and regulatory expectations throughout the product lifecycle.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
0-2 years of hands-on experience developing embedded control systems for electromechanical products.
Experience with electronic controls including analog and digital circuit design, prototyping, qualifying, and commercialization planning.
Experience with high-speed circuit design. (USB, Ethernet, LVDS) and analog / mixed signal
Experience in firmware and software development for electronic controls.
Experience analyzing empirical test data to guide design decisions
Familiarity with electronic analysis methodologies, associated instrumentation, and technical documentation
Familiarity with Lean / PPI methodologies and continuous improvement systems
Experience in embedded microcontroller based PCBA design using PADS layout tool
Experience in C/C++, python, and JavaScript
Familiarity with IEC 60601 design practices and other electrical safety standards.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills
Utilization of development tools such as Confluence, Jira, Git, and Microsoft Office
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Excellent organizational skills in a fast-paced, multi-project environment
Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Design and develop embedded control PCBA and associated circuits for ULT freezers and cold storage platforms
Create schematics, design analysis, bill of materials, assembly drawings, and other required documentation.
Develop performance and qualification test methods, coordinate the implementation of experiments, and evaluate test results.
Develop controller firmware and HMI designs utilizing both embedded C and C++ / Qt framework for ULT freezers and cold storage platforms.
Design electrical systems that meet customer requirements, time to market commitments and that are within the target cost of the projects.
Create modular, scalable, and reusable solutions across multiple product platforms.
Collaborate with refrigeration and mechanical engineering teams through all phases of the toll-gate NPD process.
Work with contract manufacturers to prepare circuit, software, and functional testing.
Support products manufactured across multiple global facilities.
Contribute to component, sub-system, and system-level technology roadmaps.
Participate in formal design reviews of electronic controls requirements, schematics, layouts, as well as FMEA, DFM, DFT, and other related analyses
Prepare and support the review and release of formal requirements, design, and qualification documentation.
Ensure systems are designed for compliance to meet regulatory and certification requirements (e.g., UL, IEC, FDA).
Engage in a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Supervise prototype construction and conduct performance testing to determine practical feasibility of concepts.