Embedded Controls Engineer

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.) Job Description 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. Location / Division Specific Information Division: Laboratory Equipment Division (LED) Location: Marietta, OH Work Arrangement: On-site 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. How will you make an impact? 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. What will you do? Embedded Controls Development 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. Product Development & Cross-Functional Collaboration 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. Requirements, Compliance & Traceability 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). People and Culture Engage in a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement. Travel: Up to 10% domestic travel. How will you get here? Education Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Master’s degree preferred Experience 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 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Experience in embedded microcontroller based PCBA design using PADS layout tool Experience in in C/C++, python, and JavaScript Supervise prototype construction and conduct performance testing to determine practical feasibility of concepts. 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 Thank you for your interest as you consider starting a new career journey with us. As the world leader in serving science, our colleagues develop critical solutions through innovation—and build rewarding careers. Discover their extraordinary stories and connection to our Mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Their work is a story of purpose. What story will you tell? Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of more than $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, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, veteran status, age or disability status.