Embedded Controls Engineer

DescriptionThe Fulton Companies is a private multi-national group of companies headquartered in beautiful Pulaski, NY, USA. Our founder, Lewis Palm, was a pioneer in the engineering of steam boilers and associated equipment for the laundry and dry-cleaning markets, he invented the first Vertical Tubeless Boiler in 1949. With our expansion of products and knowledge throughout the years, we are well known in many applications of your daily life including but not limited to, food processing, pharmaceutical, education, gas processing, laundry, dry cleaning, healthcare, and government / military.Fulton researches, engineers, manufactures, sells, and services complex thermal fluid, steam, and hydronic equipment along with engineered systems for a wide range of commercial and industrial applications. We strive for energy efficiencies, global impact, and environmental responsibility. Fulton has served as an industry leader of emerging heat transfer technologies for more than 70 years!Our culture thrives on the HEART values of the company and puts pride in our people. We encourage continued training and learning to grow you and your career with Fulton.Benefits: At Fulton we value our employees and therefore offer competitive compensation, onsite fitness club, retirement plan, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, voluntary disability insurance, voluntary life insurance, employee assistance program, vacation time, paid holidays, profit share bonus.We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Embedded Controls Engineer to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will design, develop, and implement control algorithms and embedded systems for our advanced products. This role requires a deep understanding of embedded systems, real-time control, and hardware/software integration to drive performance in dynamic environments.Accountabilities• Design, develop, and test embedded control software for microcontrollers, PLCs, and other control hardware.• Develop and implement real-time control algorithms to enhance system performance and ensure optimal product operation.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware, mechanical, and software engineers, to ensure seamless integration of control systems.• Conduct debugging, troubleshooting, and validation of embedded software and hardware.• Optimize code performance, reliability, and efficiency using industry-standard development tools and best practices.• Participate in requirements gathering, system architecture design, and risk analysis.• Create documentation for design, development, and testing processes to support production and maintenance.RequirementsQUALIFICATIONS• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering• 3+ years of experience in embedded systems development, ideally in control system applications.• Proficiency in C and experience with embedded software development tools (MPLAB X a plus).• Strong understanding of control theory, real-time systems, and signal processing.• Experience with microcontrollers, FPGAs, and digital signal processors (DSPs).• Familiarity with communication protocols (CAN, SPI, UART, I2C) and their implementation in embedded systems.• Experience with hardware debugging tools like oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and emulators.• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.Preferred Skills• Experience with Microchip products.• Experience with FreeRTOS or other RTOS platforms.• Familiarity with version control systems like Git and continuous integration (CI/CD) pipelines.Physical Requirements• Standing– The body is supported by legs and feet for extended periods of time.• Sitting – The body is supported by buttocks and back and employee needs to remain seated for extended periods of time.• Medium Work –Walking and standing may be required more than 50% of the day.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.