About this role
Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) with over 12,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries.
Location: Euclid - 22801
Req ID: 28151
Summary
Lincoln Electric is seeking a skilled Embedded Controls & Firmware Engineer to help design and develop the intelligent control systems that power our industry-leading equipment. In this role, you will contribute to the architecture, development, and support of advanced embedded control and firmware solutions used in switching power supplies, welding and cutting systems, engine-driven generators, and automated manufacturing equipment.
This position offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of power electronics, real-time control, and embedded software, helping deliver reliable, high-performance products used in demanding industrial environments around the world.
In addition to competitive pay, Lincoln Electric offers a bonus program, student loan repayment program, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage, paid time off, and many other outstanding benefits.
This is a hybrid position where working from home and in office can fluctuate depending on project work. The candidate will need to be within commuting distance to Euclid, OH
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineering teams to design and implement digital control systems for power electronics and motor control applications.
- Develop embedded firmware in C/C++ for microcontroller-based systems running a Real-Time Operating System (RTOS).
- Design, implement, and optimize control algorithms for real-time performance and system stability.
- Interpret electronic schematics, hardware documentation, and component data sheets to support firmware integration.
- Interface with hardware including PWM modules, ADCs, DACs, communication peripherals, and sensors.
- Support system bring-up, debugging, verification testing, and performance validation in both lab and production environments.
- Create and maintain clear technical documentation for firmware architecture, testing, and product support.
- Experience using Digital Signal Processors (DSPs) for advanced control algorithms in power conversion or motor control systems is highly desirable.
Required Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
- Level II: Minimum of 3 years engineering experience.
- Level III: Minimum of 5 years engineering experience.
- Selected candidate’s Job Level and Pay Grade will be determined based upon qualifications and experiences
- Professional experience developing embedded C for microcontroller-based platforms
- Strong understanding of embedded systems, real-time constraints, and hardware/software integration
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple technical priorities
- Self-starter with the initiative to take ownership of designs and drive projects forward
- Experience with FPGA development using VHDL is a plus.
Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
Other facts
About Lincoln Electric
Lincoln Electric is the world leader in arc welding, robotic welding systems, plasma and oxyfuel cutting equipment and brazing and soldering alloys. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln has a worldwide network of manufacturing, distribution, sales and technical support covering more than 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company's website at http://www.lincolnelectric.com.
What you'll do
- The Embedded Controls & Firmware Engineer will design and develop intelligent control systems for advanced equipment. Responsibilities include collaborating with engineering teams, developing embedded firmware, and optimizing control algorithms.
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