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Embedded Controls Engineering Manager
Location: Marietta, OH (Onsite)
Non-Local candidates may be eligible for relocation support
Travel: Up to 10% Domestic Travel
Lead the Technology Behind Products That Protect Critical Research
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. As our Embedded Controls Engineering Manager, you'll lead the development of intelligent control systems that power our ultra-low temperature (ULT) freezers, cryogenic storage systems, and controlled-rate freezing technologies.
These products safeguard life-saving vaccines, biologics, cell and gene therapies, and irreplaceable scientific samples used by researchers, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, and biotechnology organizations around the world.
This is a hands-on engineering leadership role where you'll guide embedded hardware and software development, influence product architecture, and lead a global team delivering next-generation control solutions for a growing portfolio of innovative laboratory products.
As the Embedded Controls Engineering Manager, you'll provide both technical leadership and people leadership while driving the embedded controls strategy across multiple product platforms.
Engineering & Technical Leadership
- Lead a global team of electrical engineers, embedded software engineers, and engineering technicians located in North America and India.
- Define and drive the embedded controls architecture and technology roadmap for Thermo Fisher's cold storage and cryogenic product portfolio.
- Provide technical leadership for embedded firmware, hardware, sensing technologies, communications, and control algorithms.
- Develop scalable, modular control platforms that support future product innovation and platform reuse.
- Guide architecture decisions that improve product performance, reliability, manufacturability, and serviceability.
- Support technology development and innovation initiatives that contribute to future products and intellectual property.
New Product Development
- Lead embedded controls development throughout the complete New Product Development (NPD) lifecycle.
- Partner closely with Product Management, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality to deliver high-quality products on schedule.
- Support existing products while driving next-generation platform development.
- Collaborate with global manufacturing sites to ensure successful product launches and ongoing production support.
Software Development & Systems Engineering
- Champion modern embedded software development practices using Agile methodologies.
- Promote best practices for software architecture, coding standards, design reviews, version control, testing, and release management.
- Drive requirements management, traceability, and documentation using tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Git.
- Lead development of system-level specifications, verification strategies, and validation plans.
Quality & Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure embedded hardware and software designs meet applicable regulatory, safety, and certification requirements including UL, IEC, CE, CSA, and other applicable standards.
- Partner with Quality and Regulatory teams to maintain design controls, risk analyses, verification, validation, and requirements traceability.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality, reliability, and compliance.
Leadership & Team Development
- Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing global engineering organization.
- Allocate engineering resources across multiple programs and priorities.
- Partner with project managers to develop project schedules, staffing plans, and budgets.
- Foster a collaborative culture focused on innovation, accountability, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.
Technologies You'll Work With
You'll help shape the future of intelligent laboratory equipment using technologies such as:
- Embedded C/C++
- Embedded microcontrollers
- Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
- PCB design and schematic development
- Analog and digital circuit design
- PI/PID control algorithms
- Sensors, actuators, and data acquisition systems
- Serial communications (UART, SPI, I2C)
- Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth connectivity
- Git, Jira, and Confluence
- Automated testing and validation systems
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
- Five or more years leading embedded hardware and software engineering teams.
- Three or more years designing and developing embedded control systems for electromechanical products.
- Experience with embedded firmware development using C/C++.
- Strong understanding of embedded system architecture, microcontrollers, and real-time control systems.
- Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams through product development.
- Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
- Experience developing products for regulated industries such as medical devices, laboratory equipment, or industrial controls.
- Experience with PCB design, circuit simulation, and design for manufacturability.
- Knowledge of embedded Linux or RTOS environments.
- Experience with Qt framework or modern embedded user interfaces.
- Familiarity with cloud-connected or IoT-enabled embedded systems.
- Experience developing thermal control systems, refrigeration controls, or other precision electromechanical systems.
- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies.
What Makes You Successful
You are a collaborative engineering leader who enjoys solving complex technical challenges while developing high-performing teams. You combine strong technical expertise with strategic thinking and enjoy influencing product direction from concept through commercialization.
You thrive in an environment where innovation, quality, customer focus, and continuous improvement are valued every day.
Why Join Thermo Fisher Scientific?
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll have the opportunity to influence products that support scientific discovery and improve lives around the world.
We Offer
- Leadership opportunity with a global Fortune 100 company
- Ownership of embedded controls architecture across a growing product portfolio
- Opportunity to lead global engineering teams and drive next-generation product innovation
- Competitive compensation and annual incentive bonus
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits beginning on Day 1
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Generous paid time off and company holidays
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
- Career advancement within one of the world's leading science and technology organizations
- A collaborative culture focused on innovation, inclusion, quality, and continuous learning
If you're passionate about embedded systems, engineering leadership, and developing technologies that support scientific breakthroughs, we invite you to join Thermo Fisher Scientific and help shape the future of laboratory equipment used around the world.
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
Embedded Controls Engineering Manager
Location: Marietta, OH (Onsite)
Non-Local candidates may be eligible for relocation support
Travel: Up to 10% Domestic Travel
Lead the Technology Behind Products That Protect Critical Research
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. As our Embedded Controls Engineering Manager, you'll lead the development of intelligent control systems that power our ultra-low temperature (ULT) freezers, cryogenic storage systems, and controlled-rate freezing technologies.
These products safeguard life-saving vaccines, biologics, cell and gene therapies, and irreplaceable scientific samples used by researchers, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, and biotechnology organizations around the world.
This is a hands-on engineering leadership role where you'll guide embedded hardware and software development, influence product architecture, and lead a global team delivering next-generation control solutions for a growing portfolio of innovative laboratory products.
As the Embedded Controls Engineering Manager, you'll provide both technical leadership and people leadership while driving the embedded controls strategy across multiple product platforms.
Engineering & Technical Leadership
- Lead a global team of electrical engineers, embedded software engineers, and engineering technicians located in North America and India.
- Define and drive the embedded controls architecture and technology roadmap for Thermo Fisher's cold storage and cryogenic product portfolio.
- Provide technical leadership for embedded firmware, hardware, sensing technologies, communications, and control algorithms.
- Develop scalable, modular control platforms that support future product innovation and platform reuse.
- Guide architecture decisions that improve product performance, reliability, manufacturability, and serviceability.
- Support technology development and innovation initiatives that contribute to future products and intellectual property.
New Product Development
- Lead embedded controls development throughout the complete New Product Development (NPD) lifecycle.
- Partner closely with Product Management, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality to deliver high-quality products on schedule.
- Support existing products while driving next-generation platform development.
- Collaborate with global manufacturing sites to ensure successful product launches and ongoing production support.
Software Development & Systems Engineering
- Champion modern embedded software development practices using Agile methodologies.
- Promote best practices for software architecture, coding standards, design reviews, version control, testing, and release management.
- Drive requirements management, traceability, and documentation using tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Git.
- Lead development of system-level specifications, verification strategies, and validation plans.
Quality & Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure embedded hardware and software designs meet applicable regulatory, safety, and certification requirements including UL, IEC, CE, CSA, and other applicable standards.
- Partner with Quality and Regulatory teams to maintain design controls, risk analyses, verification, validation, and requirements traceability.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality, reliability, and compliance.
Leadership & Team Development
- Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing global engineering organization.
- Allocate engineering resources across multiple programs and priorities.
- Partner with project managers to develop project schedules, staffing plans, and budgets.
- Foster a collaborative culture focused on innovation, accountability, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.
Technologies You'll Work With
You'll help shape the future of intelligent laboratory equipment using technologies such as:
- Embedded C/C++
- Embedded microcontrollers
- Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
- PCB design and schematic development
- Analog and digital circuit design
- PI/PID control algorithms
- Sensors, actuators, and data acquisition systems
- Serial communications (UART, SPI, I2C)
- Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth connectivity
- Git, Jira, and Confluence
- Automated testing and validation systems
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
- Five or more years leading embedded hardware and software engineering teams.
- Three or more years designing and developing embedded control systems for electromechanical products.
- Experience with embedded firmware development using C/C++.
- Strong understanding of embedded system architecture, microcontrollers, and real-time control systems.
- Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams through product development.
- Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
- Experience developing products for regulated industries such as medical devices, laboratory equipment, or industrial controls.
- Experience with PCB design, circuit simulation, and design for manufacturability.
- Knowledge of embedded Linux or RTOS environments.
- Experience with Qt framework or modern embedded user interfaces.
- Familiarity with cloud-connected or IoT-enabled embedded systems.
- Experience developing thermal control systems, refrigeration controls, or other precision electromechanical systems.
- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies.
What Makes You Successful
You are a collaborative engineering leader who enjoys solving complex technical challenges while developing high-performing teams. You combine strong technical expertise with strategic thinking and enjoy influencing product direction from concept through commercialization.
You thrive in an environment where innovation, quality, customer focus, and continuous improvement are valued every day.
Why Join Thermo Fisher Scientific?
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll have the opportunity to influence products that support scientific discovery and improve lives around the world.
We Offer
- Leadership opportunity with a global Fortune 100 company
- Ownership of embedded controls architecture across a growing product portfolio
- Opportunity to lead global engineering teams and drive next-generation product innovation
- Competitive compensation and annual incentive bonus
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits beginning on Day 1
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Generous paid time off and company holidays
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
- Career advancement within one of the world's leading science and technology organizations
- A collaborative culture focused on innovation, inclusion, quality, and continuous learning
If you're passionate about embedded systems, engineering leadership, and developing technologies that support scientific breakthroughs, we invite you to join Thermo Fisher Scientific and help shape the future of laboratory equipment used around the world.
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Thermo Fisher's engineering requisitions typically specify disciplines like mechanical, electrical, chemical, or systems engineering. Your degree must match the posted specialty. A mismatch between your transcript and the job description can create H-1B specialty occupation complications at the USCIS adjudication stage.
Target Thermo Fisher's product manufacturing sites
Roles tied to instrument manufacturing, bioprocessing equipment, or lab automation are concentrated at specific facilities. Searching by site location, not just job title, surfaces positions with dedicated engineering teams that have recurring sponsorship needs rather than one-off openings.
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Ask directly whether the offer covers H-1B filing only or includes employer-sponsored Green Card progression through EB-2 or EB-3 PERM. Thermo Fisher supports both, but the timeline and employer commitment vary by business unit and role level.
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Prepare your OPT or STEM OPT documentation early
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Account for PERM timing in senior role negotiations
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Thermo Fisher Scientific sponsor H-1B visas for Engineers?
Yes, Thermo Fisher Scientific sponsors H-1B visas for Engineering roles. The company files petitions for engineers in disciplines including mechanical, electrical, chemical, and systems engineering. Sponsorship is most consistent for product development and manufacturing-focused positions. Because H-1B is subject to the annual lottery, timing your application cycle correctly matters. Confirm sponsorship scope with your recruiter before signing an offer.
How do I apply for Engineering jobs at Thermo Fisher Scientific?
Apply directly through Thermo Fisher Scientific's careers portal, where Engineering roles are posted by site, discipline, and business unit. Before applying, verify the role matches your visa type and that the position description reflects a specialty occupation your degree supports. Migrate Mate lets you browse current Thermo Fisher Engineering openings filtered by visa sponsorship eligibility, which helps you prioritize the right applications.
Which visa types does Thermo Fisher Scientific commonly use for Engineering roles?
Thermo Fisher sponsors H-1B, TN visa (for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying engineering categories), F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT for students in co-op or internship programs, and employer-sponsored Green Cards through EB-2 and EB-3 PERM pathways. The right visa depends on your citizenship, degree level, and where you are in your career. Senior engineering hires are more likely to have Green Card sponsorship built into the offer conversation.
What qualifications does Thermo Fisher Scientific typically expect for Engineering roles?
Most Engineering positions require a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related engineering discipline. Roles in instrument development, bioprocessing systems, or manufacturing engineering often require field-specific experience such as working with analytical instruments, cleanroom environments, or regulatory-compliant manufacturing processes. Graduate degrees in engineering or a related science field strengthen your profile for senior or R&D-adjacent roles, where EB-2 sponsorship is more commonly available.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take for a Thermo Fisher Engineering hire?
If you're starting on F-1 OPT, your employer has up to 60 days after your OPT start date to file an H-1B cap-subject petition in April for an October 1 start. PERM for Green Card sponsorship typically takes six to twelve months with the DOL before I-140 filing. Premium processing for the I-140 can reduce that USCIS review window to 15 business days. Plan your transition timeline with HR before accepting the offer.