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Senior Embedded Controls Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Ayer, MA · On-site

$81.90 - $141.34/hr

Position Summary Sealed Air is seeking a driven, team-oriented Senior Embedded Software Engineer to ... Knowledge of industrial controls and PLC programming with ladder logic a plus. * Excellent ...

They are seeking a Senior Embedded Test Engineer to establish and lead quality engineering and automated testing infrastructure, ensuring new features do not negatively impact existing functionality.

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Somerville, MA · On-site +1

$135K - $177K/yr

We are looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer for our Embedded team with a user focused mindset and strong technical background. Our embedded team is the essential component that ties ...

As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer with us, you will be responsible for managing and facilitating the proper design and implementation of complex software and software / hardware integrated ...

USA Andover, MA Senior Embedded Engineer, Safety Overview We are looking for a Senior Functional Safety Software Engineer to join our Functional Safety Software team within our Software Engineering ...

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What is the difference between Senior Embedded Controls Engineer vs Embedded Software Engineer?

AspectSenior Embedded Controls EngineerEmbedded Software Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's/Master's in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering; experience in controls systemsBachelor's/Master's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
Work EnvironmentDesigning and testing embedded control systems in industrial, automotive, or robotics sectorsDeveloping software for embedded devices across various industries
Industry UsageAutomotive, manufacturing, robotics, aerospaceConsumer electronics, IoT devices, automotive, industrial automation

The Senior Embedded Controls Engineer focuses on designing and implementing control algorithms for embedded systems, often requiring knowledge of hardware integration and control theory. In contrast, Embedded Software Engineers primarily develop software for embedded devices, emphasizing coding, debugging, and software architecture. Both roles require embedded systems knowledge but differ in their core responsibilities and industry applications.

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Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Sealed Air Corporation

Ayer, MA • On-site

$81K - $141K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 8 days ago


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Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 73 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient. We strive to foster a caring, high-performance growth culture that will deliver consistent, sustainable profitable growth and accelerate our performance – a culture where accountability is clear and aligned, and where we reward business outcomes and impact. That culture guides everything we do, including how we partner with our customers and suppliers, how we attract and retain top talent, and how we create and deliver value for our stakeholders. In 2024, Sealed Air generated $5.4 billion in revenue and had approximately 16,400 employees distributing products and services to 117 countries/territories around the world. To learn more, visit www.sealedair.com.

Position Summary

Sealed Air is seeking a driven, team-oriented Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join our team in Ayer, Massachusetts.  The successful candidate will be responsible for the development of packaging equipment, with a primary focus on embedded software, firmware, and industrial control system design throughout the product lifecycle.  In this role, you will design, develop, and support software and control systems for both new and existing packaging equipment platforms.  You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that improve equipment performance, connectivity, and customer experience.  Candidates should be comfortable working in an Agile development environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously, communicating with customers, and contributing both independently and as part of a collaborative engineering team.

Scope

This position supports the full lifecycle of Sealed Air's protective packaging equipment portfolio, including new equipment development projects, support of legacy equipment, design and support of production test equipment, troubleshooting, problem solving, and cross-functional team support.

Responsibilities
  • Design and maintain software/firmware for industrial control systems, embedded control systems, and test equipment.
  • Develop and maintain software for database connections and data collection solutions.
  • Design and program HMI/GUI interfaces.
  • Maintain revision control on all documentation, drawings, and programs via engineering change notices (ECN) and document control systems.
  • Support manufacturing relating to customer orders, inventory, parts, documentation, equipment commissioning, and maintenance of test equipment.
  • Create and maintain Bills of Materials.
  • Troubleshooting and field support with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
  • Create and maintain schematic drawings in AutoCAD (on occasion).
  • Create and maintain cable assembly drawings and wire run/point-to-point lists (on occasion).
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent on the job experience preferred.
  • 7+ years of experience with electrical design and project engineering/software development.
  • Proficiency with software development for equipment and services.
  • Experience with C / C++, C#, and Python programming.
  • Experience with IoT technology with a focus on edge devices.
  • Experience designing, developing, testing, and consuming RESTful APIs.
  • Experience with industrial network protocols such as: Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, CAN Bus, DeviceNet.
  • Knowledge of industrial controls and PLC programming with ladder logic a plus.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Comfortable working with and providing guidance to peers.
  • Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.  
  • Ability to travel if required.
Competencies
  • Embedded Software and Firmware Development
  • C/C++, C#, Python
  • Visual Studio and .NET
  • IoT and Edge Computing
  • AutoCAD Electrical
  • Engineering Release Processes
  • Ether\IP and CIP
  • PID/Temperature Control Systems
  • Motor Control
  • MS Office Suite
Pay Transparency

Salary Range: $81,900-$141,335

The range disclosed complies with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Offers within this range will be determined by considering relevant factors including education, experience, and internal alignment. This position may also be eligible for annual performance bonuses and other incentive programs. Sealed Air offers a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and other benefits designed to promote well-being.

 Requisition id: 53915 

Relocation: No  

Sealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. We take pride in our selection process to identify,  infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms. Sealed Air prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. 

*Please be cautious of fraudulent recruiting efforts using the Sealed Air name or logo. Sealed Air will never request private information during the application process, such as a Driver's License or Social Security Number. If you have any concerns about information received from SEE during the application process, please reach out to us directly at globalta@sealedair.com. 

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