Embedded Systems Engineer

Job Title: Embedded Systems Engineer

Job Description

Join a dynamic team as an Embedded Systems Engineer with a leading manufacturer of surface heaters, temperature controllers, and insulators. Their innovative products are essential in numerous industries for preventing freezing, maintaining flow, and ensuring critical process temperatures. In this role, you will develop software for a diverse range of devices, playing a crucial part in product development from inception to production in a fast-paced R&D environment.

Responsibilities

Develop software for embedded microcontrollers.

Review and update software written by other developers for various platforms.

Perform testing and validation of software and systems.

Interpret electrical schematic drawings.

Review and select electrical components.

Write technical documentation and instructions.

Collaborate on the creation of design requirements and specifications.

Understand and meet compliance and testing requirements.

Collaborate with third-party developers and vendors.

Support manufacturing process controls as needed. Essential Skills

Proficiency in C++, C#, and other coding languages.

Experience with embedded software and microcontrollers.

Ability to interpret electrical schematics and design PCB layouts.

Experience in selecting electrical components.

Proficiency with GIT. Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.

3+ years of relevant experience.

Familiarity with embedded Linux development (Yocto Project).

Familiarity with PID control logic.

Understanding of thermodynamics and heat transfer.

Work Environment

The work environment is representative of a collaborative setting where engineers and designers work cross-functionally on multiple projects. Reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $45.67/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 24, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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