Actalent
North Reading, MA
Embedded Controls Engineer Job Description We are seeking an Embedded Controls Engineer to support and optimize the controls layer of our next-generation automated machinery. This role focuses on maintaining a soft PLC platform (CODESYS) running on Linux-based Industrial PCs (IPCs) directly connected to electrical panels. This is a highly challenging role that requires an embedded software mindset. You will inherit an existing codebase programmed in structured text and will be tasked with untangling complex logic, optimizing global variables, and improving deployment reliability. We are looking for an engineer who thrives in the intersection of hardware and software and is adaptable enough to navigate a constrained IDE environment. Responsibilities Own the maintenance, debugging, and optimization of soft PLC code (CODESYS / Structured Text) running on local IPCs. Refactor existing code to improve reliability, reduce duplication, and introduce better testing...

