Hybrid Location — Candidates must live in Columbus, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, or Parkersburg, WV area. Caron Scientific is expanding our engineering team and hiring an Electrical Engineer – Embedded Systems to support the design and development of the control systems that power our environmental chambers and precision laboratory equipment.

If you’re an engineer who enjoys combining embedded development, electrical design, and real-world problem-solving, this role offers the chance to work on meaningful products used across biotech, pharma, clinical labs, and research institutions.

What You’ll Do

Design and update electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and harness assemblies
Develop and support embedded hardware and firmware (C/C++) for environmental control systems (temperature, humidity, CO2, refrigeration)
Troubleshoot electrical, embedded, and control-system issues in prototype and production units
Collaborate closely with mechanical and software engineers on system integration
Select components and ensure performance, manufacturability, and compliance
Support manufacturing and field service teams with technical expertise
Participate in design reviews and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
Minimum 3 years of experience in electrical and/or embedded systems design
Hands-on experience with embedded C/C++ and debugging tools
Familiarity with AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, or Altium
Understanding of control systems, communication protocols (Modbus, CAN, RS-485), or PC-based controls
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
Excellent cross-functional communication and collaboration
Seniority Level - Associate
Industry - Manufacturing
Full-time
Job Functions

Engineering
Skills
Systems Design
Design
Diagram Design
Control Systems
Embedded Systems
System Integration
Wiring Diagrams
C++
Humidity
C Programming Language

Embedded Systems Engineer

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