Controls Engineer

Viridien invites a Controls Engineer to join our Automated Products division onsite in Acton, MA. In this role you will design and integrate electrical and automated control systems for geotechnical laboratory soil testing equipment, leading projects from concept through production at Geocomp.

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package and a culture that supports hands on engineering, collaboration, and ongoing development. Expect a role that values practical impact, cross functional teamwork, and opportunities to grow your technical and leadership skills within a multidisciplinary environment.

• Base salary: $130,000 - $140,000 per year
• 401(k) with company matching
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage
• Health savings account (HSA
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Professional development assistance
• Employee referral program

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and refine electrical and automated systems for geotechnical laboratory equipment
• Produce detailed schematics, layouts, and technical documentation in line with industry standards and regulations
• Conduct feasibility studies, component selection, testing, troubleshooting, and performance optimization
• Support R&D and production teams to resolve electrical and integration issues
• Manage project scope, timelines, and resources to ensure on time, high quality deliverables
• Interface with suppliers and vendors to source components, negotiate contracts, and ensure specification compliance

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• 5-8 years of experience designing electro-mechanical systems and controllers, preferably in laboratory equipment or industrial automation
• Strong understanding of control systems, PID control, sensors, actuators, and embedded system integration
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, or similar tools for electrical design
• Skilled in using lab test equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, DMMs, protocol analyzers) for debugging and testing
• Familiarity with ISO, EN, UL, and other relevant industry standards

Technologies

AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, Verilog, VHDL, Altium Designer, Git, Bitbucket, Subversion, C, C++, Python, assembly, MATLAB, 8051, ARM, ESP, RP2040, Zynq, Ethernet, RS-485, CAN-Open

About the team

You will be part of our Automated Products division, a multidisciplinary group focused on developing high precision laboratory equipment used by engineers and researchers worldwide. This team collaborates across R&D, engineering, and manufacturing to improve system reliability, manufacturability, and user experience.