Position: Controls Engineer
Location: Nashville, TN
Reports To: VP of Engineering
Type: Full-Time, Onsite
About Healing Innovations:
Healing Innovations, named the top tech startup in Nashville for 2021, builds robotic neuro‑rehabilitation technology that helps people recover mobility after neurological injury. Our Rise&Walk InClinic system is FDA‑registered in the U.S. and is serving patients across the country daily. The Rise&Walk InHome is an NIH‑funded project now moving toward first‑in‑home trials. We are expanding the team to accelerate EU launch and next‑gen product development.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a Controls Engineer to join our growing team and contribute to the development and support of our robotic gait rehabilitation devices. This role will span across both our InClinic device (commercialized) and our in-development InHome device. You will play a key role in controls software development, prototype assembly and testing, and electrical/panel design improvements, while also supporting regulatory compliance efforts.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone in the early stages of their career to take ownership of impactful projects in a fast-paced medical device startup.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain PLC control software in B&R Automation Studio (Ladder Logic, structured text, and C/C++).
- Configure and refine HMI interfaces for improved function and usability.
- Develop controls software to integrate and process data from sensors to produce meaningful metrics for clinicians and patients.
- Troubleshoot and resolve controls issues in production and deployed systems, including occasional travel (<10%) to customer sites.
- Assemble and test prototype systems, including execution of verification testing protocols.
- Implement design changes to electrical components and control panels.
- Create, revise, and maintain electrical schematics (AutoCAD), BOMs, and assembly documentation.
- Assist regulatory and compliance efforts including documentation and risk assessment, and support CE registration and international deployments through electrical system design and verification testing.
Candidate Profile:
- Self‑starter: tackles complex problems without hand‑holding.
- Comfortable with complexity: large, messy projects don’t rattle you.
- High drive: moves fast, shows progress every week.
- Team player: shares knowledge, listens, and helps others win.
- Quality‑focused: won’t ship until the work is rock‑solid.
- Learns on the fly: grabs new tools, standards, or protocols and masters them quickly.
- Mission‑minded: motivated by restoring mobility for patients.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
- 1-3 years of experience in controls engineering or electrical panel design (exceptional internship experience may be considered).
- Experience with PLC programming (preferably in Ladder Logic).
- Familiarity with electrical schematic design software (AutoCAD or similar).
- Strong troubleshooting skills in electrical and control systems.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Authorization to work in the USA (we do not sponsor H1B1)
- Fluent in English
Preferred Qualifications:
- Hands-on experience with B&R Automation Studio and B&R PLC components.
- Programming experience in structured text and/or C/C++.
- Experience designing or modifying control panels and electrical assemblies.
- Familiarity with medical device (FDA, EU MDR) and/or industrial standards (e.g., IEC 60601, ISO 13485, IEC 62304).
- Experience supporting regulatory submissions or international product deployments.
- Previous startup or small-team experience.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Base salary $70,000 - $85,000 (depending on experience)
- Stock options
- Health insurance, PTO, and paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match
Why Join Healing Innovations:
This position offers a significant opportunity to contribute directly to the growth of an innovative, rapidly expanding healthcare technology company. The ideal candidate will thrive in a challenging yet rewarding environment, where professional achievements are recognized and career growth is actively supported.
Healing Innovations is an Equal Opportunity Employer.