Embedded Software Developer (Senior & Midlevel)

We are looking out for 1x Senior Embedded Software Developer and 2x Midlevel Embedded Software Developer for a long term project.

Primary functions:

• Development of concepts for the implementation of requirements in the field of embedded software for placement machines and peripheral devices

• Elaboration of the software design for approved features

• Implementation of features

• Integration of the embedded software in the hardware/software environment of the modules

• Conduct of the necessary function tests and software interface-level related module tests

• Support during the hardware-specific module test and integration test

• Coordination of the requirements in cooperation with other groups and departments in Development as well as with the QM, Purchasing, Production, Product Management and Sales departments.

• Creation of the necessary development documents (design documents, test specifications)

• Conduct of sustaining activities on released series products

• Identification/evaluation and possible introduction of new technologies 

Responsible for:

• Attainment of the specified performance features in compliance with the defined quality, cost and schedule requirements 

Required qualification:

• A good Degree/Master/PhD in Computer/Electrical/Electronic Engineering

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in embedded software and FPGA programming

• Competent in embedded system design, micro-processor architecture, real time programming algorithms and embedded board level C/C++ programming

• Knowledge in Real time operation systems for example FreeRTOS, OSE, or similar

• Knowledge in object oriented analysis and design with UML

• Knowledge in object oriented design Patterns and paradigms

• Knowledge in SW configuration management

• Knowledge of FPGAs programming in Verilog HDL, VHDL, or graphical programming

• Knowledge in Freescale and Infineon derivatives as well as ARM based architectures

• Detailed knowledge of the CAN bus and other bus systems (e.g. SPI)

• Sound knowledge of analogue and digital circuitry (e.g. DSP, FPGAs, Microcontrollers)

• General knowledge of actuator (e.g. solenoid valves , pneumatic actuators) and sensor (e.g. magnetic / capacitive / inductive / resistive / optical sensors)

• General knowledge of robotics and mechatronics (e.g. coordinate transformation, transmission elements)

• General knowledge of electrical drive technology (e.g. PM- synchronous motor, DC drive, stepper motor, etc.)

• Expert knowledge for the development of hardware drivers on different processor systems in C and assembler

• Expert knowledge in stimulation of HW-interfaces of different processor systems (e.g. using a debugger )

• Detailed knowledge of test automation and programming of regression testing

• Sound knowledge of SMT placement machines and manufacturing process of an electronic assembly in a SMT line would be advantageous

• General knowledge in the programming and application of rapid prototyping systems (e.g. dSPACE ) would be advantageous

• General knowledge of Data analysis/mathematical processing tools (MATLAB, Excel, etc.), Project Management Tools (MS Project), Product Life Cycle Tools (AGILE), and document management tools (ClearCase)

• Strong analytical mind and problem solving skills, result & quality oriented

• Able to work in teams including counterparts in other global locations

• Willingness to accept responsibility.

• Able to travel abroad for business trip and able to work in a multicultural environment and with people at all levels.