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Senior Embedded Controls Engineer Jobs in Minneapolis, MN

Nidec Corporation

Sr. Embedded Engineer

Eden Prairie, MN · On-site

$126K - $165K/yr

Job Summary The Sr. Embedded Engineer is responsible for contributing to the design, development and support of motor controls and associated accessories. The Sr. Embedded Engineer will participate ...

Vantive

Controls Engineer, Senior

Plymouth, MN · On-site

$102K - $135K/yr

Vantive is seeking a Controls and Model-Based Design Systems Engineer ( Controls Engineer, Senior ... Design and develop embedded closed-loop control algorithms using model-based design tools to manage ...

Vantive

Controls Engineer, Senior

Plymouth, MN

$102K - $135K/yr

Vantive is seeking a Controls and Model-Based Design Systems Engineer ( Controls Engineer, Senior ... Design and develop embedded closed-loop control algorithms using model-based design tools to manage ...

Vantive

Controls Engineer, Senior

Plymouth, MN · On-site

$102K - $135K/yr

Vantive is seeking a Controls and Model-Based Design Systems Engineer ( Controls Engineer, Senior ... Design and develop embedded closed-loop control algorithms using model-based design tools to manage ...

Vantive

Controls Engineer, Senior

Plymouth, MN · On-site

$102K - $135K/yr

Vantive is seeking a Controls and Model-Based Design Systems Engineer ( Controls Engineer, Senior ... Design and develop embedded closed-loop control algorithms using model-based design tools to manage ...

KFI Engineers PC

Senior Controls Engineer

Saint Paul, MN · On-site

$98K - $129K/yr

POSITION OVERVIEW & RESPONSIBILITIES The Senior Controls Engineer (Level IV) plays a key role in the successful application of controls to a mechanical HVAC design. This individual will review and ...

Abbott

Sr. Embedded Software Engineer

New Brighton, MN · On-site

$131K - $171K/yr

Main Purpose of the Role The Sr. Embedded Software Engineer applies an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop and verify system software. Has advanced level of knowledge ...

Abbott

Sr. Embedded Software Engineer

New Brighton, MN · On-site

$131K - $171K/yr

Main Purpose of the Role The Sr. Embedded Software Engineer applies an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop and verify system software. Has advanced level of knowledge ...

Abbott

Sr. Embedded Software Engineer

Saint Paul, MN

$125K - $164K/yr

Main Purpose of the Role The Sr. Embedded Software Engineer applies an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop and verify system software. Has advanced level of knowledge ...

Abbott

Sr. Embedded Software Engineer

Saint Paul, MN · On-site

$125K - $164K/yr

Main Purpose of the Role The Sr. Embedded Software Engineer applies an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop and verify system software. Has advanced level of knowledge ...

Abbott

Sr. Embedded Software Engineer

New Brighton, MN

$131K - $171K/yr

Main Purpose of the Role The Sr. Embedded Software Engineer applies an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop and verify system software. Has advanced level of knowledge ...

Socket.dev

Senior Embedded Engineer

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$120 - $180/hr

... Senior Engineer for NVIDIA Linux (Ubuntu) medical device hardening and OTA updates who is ... Requirements: * Strong experience with Embedded Linux (Ubuntu) on NVIDIA platforms. * Hands-on ...

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KFI Engineers PC

Senior Controls Engineer - DDC

Hopkins, MN · On-site

$98K - $130K/yr

POSITION OVERVIEW & RESPONSIBILITIES The Senior Controls Engineer (Level IV) plays a key role in the successful application of controls to a mechanical HVAC design. This individual will review and ...

Actus Nutrition

Sr Controls Engineer

Eden Prairie, MN · On-site

$98K - $130K/yr

Actus Nutrition (Milk Specialties Company) has an opening based out of its facilities in Norfolk, NE for the position of Sr. Controls Engineer. Advise on, recommend, and engage in the selection of ...

Norfolk Daily News

Sr Controls Engineer

Eden Prairie, MN

$98K - $130K/yr

(As seen in the Norfolk Daily News) Actus Nutrition (Milk Specialties Company) has an opening based out of its facilities in Norfolk, NE for the position of Sr. Controls Engineer. Advise on, recommend ...

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As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior embedded controls engineer in Minneapolis, MN is $151,114.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $129,400.00 and $169,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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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Sr. Embedded Engineer

Nidec Corporation

Eden Prairie, MN • On-site

$126K - $165K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

Nidec rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 52 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

304th of 487 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description

We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality.
All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society.
Job Summary
The Sr. Embedded Engineer is responsible for contributing to the design, development and support of motor controls and associated accessories. The Sr. Embedded Engineer will participate in the testing process, create and maintain project documentation, work with manufacturing, PCB, and application groups to optimize product designs.
The ideal candidate is detail oriented, organized, and collaborative, with a strong interest in global mobility, cross-border employment matters, and supporting a positive employee experience throughout the assignment life cycle.
Job Description
SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Support the design and development activities of motor control electronics through all stages of the product development life cycle.
  • Participate in designing motor control electronics ranging from low voltage DC products to 120/240Vac line powered products and including 480Vac industrial products. Typical design tasks include writing design specifications, performing design analysis and simulations, capturing circuit schematics, participating in design reviews, guiding the PCB layout process, creating BOMs and assembly drawings, and overseeing prototype, engineering validation, design verification, and agency certification phases of projects
  • Participates in the testing process through test review and analysis, test witnessing and certification of software.
  • Implement OEM specific Hardware or software feature requirements in the existing and new products
  • Create and maintain project documentation - design requirements, BOMs, test procedures, drawings, Software documentation, test reports and manuals
  • Work with manufacturing to introduce designs into production on schedule, including creation of test specifications and collaboration on test equipment
  • Work with PCB designers to ensure schematic, part library, component placement and trace routing are done correctly
  • Work with software, mechanical, motor design, and application groups to optimize product designs for low cost and high quality
  • Work with the quality group to support failure analysis and recommend design and process changes to improve product quality

CUSTOMER AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Customers:
  • Interface with potential OEM customers to clarify required specifications

Travel:
  • Support testing and customer support at off-site locations as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent experience

Desirable:
  • Master of Science in Electronic Engineering

Qualifications:
  • Experience in power electronics products; inverters, dc-dc converters and switching power supplies
  • Working knowledge in the design of conditioning and sensing circuitry for adjustable speed drives
  • Proficient in developing embedded code in C and assembly
  • Experience working with peripherals and communications protocols such as USB, SPI, I2C, UART, Modbus, CAN, Ethernet, TCP/IP, A/D converters and discrete I/O
  • Experience in configuring and developing code for a Real Time Operating System
  • Experience working with voltage levels, protection, and component selections up to 480Vac
  • Familiar with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, DVMs, signal generators, power supplies and other standard EE lab equipment
  • Possess strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills for the repair of digital circuits and analog circuits to component levels
  • Experience in best practices for creating robust and quality software programs.
  • Must be self-motivated, organized, capable of working independently and as a team to solve engineering problems in a logical and efficient manner

Desirable:
  • Experienced in SCR, TRIAC, IGBT and MOSFET technology
  • Working knowledge of gate driver circuits for IGBTs, MOSFETs and fly-back power converter topologies
  • Experience configuring and working with development environments, JTAG and debugging tools. Example: Code Composer Studio, Code Warrior
  • Experience with software version control
  • Experience using Matlab and Simulink software
  • Familiarity with troubleshooting electro-mechanical test systems
  • Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment, supporting multiple people and managing multiple and diverse tasks/projects
  • Excellent analytical and organizational skills
  • Excellent communication skills

Experience:
  • 5 years of applicable experience in a product development environment

Desirable:
  • At least 7 years of applicable experience in a product development environment

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
  • While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts
  • The noise level in this environment is moderate
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be working in the typical conditions of a manufacturing environment occasional exposure to manufacturing fumes, airborne particles or by-products
  • The employee must comply with the assigned location requirements including but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, appropriate gloves, clothing and shields for required tasks and closed toed or safety shoes as required by facility safety policies

Physical Demands:
  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers to handle, feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
  • The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance, waist high, up to 10 feet away. The employee must be able to climb ladders and move over, under and around large drives, wires, and motors. The vision requirements include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust, focus and the ability to differentiate colors

Additional Job Details
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
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No Soliciting
Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.

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