Embedded Control Systems Engineer at FlackTek Manufacturing Inc – Louisville, Colorado

ABOUT?FLACKTEK

Headquartered in Louisville, Colorado, FlackTek™ has delivered advanced materials processing solutions since 1996. We specialize in high-speed, bladeless centrifugal mixing technology — providing industry-leading performance across every stage of development, from R&D to full-scale production. Since 2019, we’ve designed and manufactured our systems and accessories in our

state-of-the-art U.S. facility, combining decades of technical expertise with nationally sourced, high-quality components. The result: the most advanced centrifugal mixing systems on the market, capable of processing volumes from grams to over 1,200 kg per hour. With new facilities in Germany and Italy, along with a growing global partner network, FlackTek supports customers worldwide. What truly sets us apart, however, is our service. From initial demonstrations and model selection to implementation, in-depth training, technical support, and on-site maintenance, our team is committed to your success at every

step. Whether you’re solving complex formulation challenges or scaling production, FlackTek delivers performance and support that goes far Beyond Mixing™.

POSITION SNAPSHOT

In this role, you will design and evolve the real-time control systems that power FlackTek’s industrial mixing platforms. You will integrate advanced sensing systems, develop real-time data acquisition solutions, and strengthen the architecture connecting embedded devices, PLCs, and Linux-based machine control systems. Working closely with Electrical Engineering and Industrial Control Software teams, you will help modernize the control stack that drives machine performance and reliability. This hands-on role plays a key part in improving machine diagnostics, system integration, and the next generation of FlackTek control systems.

This role reports to the: Technical Director

PRIMARY OUTCOMES

Successful integration of new sensing systems into applicable production machine platforms within defined engineering schedules

Commission new and updated controls systems

PLC and control firmware revision traceability maintained at 100% through version control

Contribute to machine reliability improvements

Completion of defined control system standards and documentation updates within first 12 months

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Design real-time sensing and data acquisition systems for industrial mixing systems

Integrate temperature, vibration, and high-rate instrumentation into machine control systems

Define sensor sampling strategies, filtering, calibration, and signal conditioning requirements

Develop embedded firmware supporting real-time sensor data acquisition

Establish communication pathways between embedded devices, PLCs, and PCs

Develop and maintain PLC logic for safety interlocks and machine sequencing

Commission new machines including I/O validation, drive tuning, and network configuration

Maintain version-controlled and traceable PLC and control firmware revisions.

Collaborate with Electrical Engineering on PCB and control panel requirements

Review schematics and PCB layouts for signal integrity and robustness

Validate EMI/ESD mitigation strategies for industrial environments

Implement diagnostics, alarms, and structured machine logging

Improve control reliability through root-cause analysis and system improvements

Define system boundaries between PLC, embedded, and supervisory control layers

Contribute to long-term system evolution

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering,

Embedded Systems, or related ? eld (or equivalent practical experience)

Experience:

5+ years of experience in industrial automation, embedded systems, or control system design

Technical Skills:

Strong understanding of real-time control systems and deterministic machine behavior

Experience with PLC programming (ladder logic and/or structured text)

Experience integrating industrial sensors and signal conditioning systems

Familiarity with industrial networking protocols (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, EtherCAT, OPC UA)

Embedded firmware development (C, C/C++, or Rust)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Experience:

Experience with servo drives and industrial motion systems (Yaskawa or

equivalent)

Designing or supporting custom data acquisition systems

Experience commissioning industrial automation systems

Preferred Skills:

Familiarity with audit-trail and traceable control systems

Knowledge of industrial safety standards (ISO 13849, IEC 62061)

Experience working in cross-disciplinary hardware/software engineering teams

SUCCESS COMPETENCIES & FUNDAMENTALS

MAKE QUALITY PERSONAL: Demonstrate a passion for excellence and take pride in

the quality of everything you touch and everything you do. Have a healthy dislike for

mediocrity. Good is not good enough. Always ask yourself, “Is this my best work?”

PRACTICE BLAMELESS PROBLEM-SOLVING: Demonstrate a relentless solution focus

rather than pointing ? ngers or dwelling on problems. Identify lessons learned and use

those lessons to improve processes so mistakes are not repeated. Get smarter with

every experience.

FIND A WAY: Take personal responsibility for making things happen. Respond to

every situation by looking for how we can do it, rather than explaining why it can’t be

done. Be resourceful and show initiative. See issues through to completion.

GET THE FACTS: Learn to ask questions and gather information before jumping to

conclusions. Be curious about additional information that might yield a more

complete picture and lead to better engineering decisions.

BE CURIOUS: Challenge and question what you don’t understand in the search for

the best solutions. Ask thoughtful questions and dig deeper to go beyond the

expected.

WORK LOCATION, SCHEDULE & TRAVEL

Role Type: Full Time - Exempt

Location: Onsite, in person in Louisville, CO

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm

Travel: Up to 10% (domestic)

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Compensation:
Annual Base Salary Range: $110,000 - $145,000
Health Benefits:
Optional health, dental, and vision insurance plus company-paid virtual and in-person primary care via Nice Healthcare
Short- and long-term disability and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Company Benefits:
401(k) Plan with Employer Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with company discount
9 annual company-paid holidays
2 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued in ? rst year, and 48 hrs of sick time per year
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Company-sponsored events & outings
Weekly work-sponsored team lunch stipend
Optional 9/80 work schedule (eligible after 90-day probationary period)

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of FlackTek’s pre-employment screening process, including a background investigation, pre-employment drug screening, and veri?cation of eligibility to work in the United States. Employment with FlackTek is at-will. No manager, supervisor, or Human Resources representative has the authority to enter into any agreement for employment for a specified period of time or to make any agreement inconsistent with at-will employment.

FlackTek anticipates the application window for this position will close approximately 30 days from the date the notice was posted. However, business needs may require the company to shorten or extend the application window.