Co-Op / Intern R&D Embedded Controls Engineer

Description:

Fulton Group N.A. is a multinational boiler manufacturer with a variety of market leading products. The company is located in Pulaski, NY which is a short commute from Syracuse, just 30min from the 481-81 interchange.

The Co-op program at Fulton is a great opportunity for students to work with a multidisciplinary team and gain experience. Fulton touches many aspects of engineering, from combustion technology to electrical systems to heat transfer to turbomachinery.

The R&D Embedded Controls Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing control systems that automate and optimize boiler processes. This role involves creating software to interface with hardware such as PLCs, microcontrollers, and sensors, as well as developing control algorithms to regulate system behavior. The engineer ensures that all components work together seamlessly, performs testing and debugging, and integrates software with electrical and mechanical systems. Additionally, they collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable and efficient solutions that meet project requirements and industry standards.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Reviewing requirements and specifications
• Researching novel solutions to existing issues
• Writing and debugging code in C for embedded control systems
• Integrating application software with boiler hardware
• Writing technical documentation.

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Certifications and Required Experience):

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Control/Automation Systems Engineering, or related
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Courses focused on C/C++ programming, AC/DC Circuits, Microcontrollers

DEMONSTRATED CRITICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Communication – Ability to ensure information is passed on to others who should be kept informed. Ability to express oneself clearly in conversation and interaction with others. Ability to express oneself clearly in business writing.
• Technical Expertise – The ability to demonstrate depth of knowledge and skill in a technical area.
• Thoroughness – Ensuring work and information is complete and accurate; carefully preparing for meetings and presentations, following up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled.
• Analytical Thinking – The ability to tackle a problem by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.
• Results Oriented – The ability to focus on a desired result, setting challenging goals, focus effort on the goals, meeting or exceeding the goals.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Repetitive Motion – Substantial movement/motion of the wrists, hands, or fingers.
• Sitting – The body is supported by buttocks and back and employees needs to remain seated for extended periods of time.
• Walking – Moving about on foot to travel and accomplish tasks, including long distances.
• Vision – Visual acuity is required to view a computer terminal and to analyze data.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? We regularly invest time in your future, and we show this in several ways – clear job responsibilities and expectations for your career path, freedom to work with different internal teams, and chances to learn and access new technologies.

• Launch a Software Engineering career with no prior experience
• Hands on training
• Flexible work schedule
• Career Development with lots of learning opportunities
• Work with fun, witty, and extremely talented team of techs and engineers from multiple disciplines
• Knowledgeable and engaged leadership
• Mentorship and support from team members

Fulton is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Fulton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.