Lead Digital Controls Engineer

Summary

Lincoln Electric is seeking a Digital Controls/Firmware Lead Engineer to drive the architecture, development, and verification of firmware for embedded control systems used in welding, plasma cutting, and EV charging applications.  This role requires recognized expertise in embedded systems and real-time control, with the ability to provide technical leadership across disciplines and influence system-level decisions.

In addition to competitive pay, Lincoln Electric offers an annual 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 ** 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership and System Architecture
  • Serves as an expert in embedded firmware architecture for real-time industrial control systems, setting technical direction and ensuring alignment with system-level design requirements.
  • Leads cross-functional definitions of system behavior, establishing architectural partitions between hardware, firmware, and higher-level software.
  • Recommends best-practice solutions for complex technical problems.
• Firmware Design and Development
  • Designs and implements embedded firmware in C and/or C++ for microcontrollers and digital signal processors, with emphasis on deterministic control loops in power conversion and motion control.
  • Develops robust firmware interfaces to ADCs, DACs, PWM generators, sensors, and digital buses/communication protocols such as CAN, I2C, SPI, etc.
• Mentorship and Influence
  • Provides technical mentorship and guidance to less-experienced engineers.
  • Leads and contributes to design reviews, championing architectural clarity, documentation quality, coding standards, and robust design methodologies.
  • Influences the direction of platforms, development tools, and engineering best practices.
• Testing, Validation and Integration
  • Leads prototype bring-up and system-level debug efforts, working hands-on with meters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG debuggers, packet sniffers, and other tools.
  • Designs and executes test plans.
  • Works with hardware, power electronics, and manufacturing engineering to ensure smooth integration and reliable product release.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in embedded firmware design and development using C/C++ and real-time operating systems.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex technical efforts with minimal guidance.
• Strong proficiency with embedded development tools and electrical engineering lab equipment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with proven ability to approach problems from a system-level perspective.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Requirements

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with power electronics, welding processes, and/or motor control systems.
• Strong understanding of control theory and signal processing concepts.
• Experience with model-based design tools for control systems.
• Familiarity with FPGA development, preferably with VHDL.
• Experience with Python for analysis, testing, or automation.