Embedded Engineering

at  Enersys

EnerSys® is an industrial technology leader serving the global community with mission critical stored energy solutions that meet the growing demand for energy efficiency, reliability and sustainability. We are driven by a passion to provide people everywhere with accessible power to help them work and live better. Our people are our strength, an endless resource for innovation, insight and enthusiasm.
This position will report to our EnerSys Energy Systems business, which serves the telecom, cable broadband, industrial, renewable, and data center markets. Our portfolio combines our stored energy expertise with power systems, enclosures, and renewable energy products to deliver world-class solutions for diverse applications such as 5G, broadband, Internet of Things (IoT), data center, and solar power. Our cutting-edge technology includes Lithium batteries, Fault Managed Power Systems, and Extended Run Time battery backup systems that improve the reliability and resiliency of broadband networks.
EnerSys has over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. Some of our brands include PowerSafe, DataSafe, and Genesis batteries; Cordex power; and Outback Power renewable energy products. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• One or more years of relevant industry experience.
• Must be able to demonstrate mastery of the C programming language.
• Must be familiar with all phases of program design (requirements, specification, design, implementation, verification).
• Must be familiar with and able to use electronic test equipment, such as oscilloscopes.
• Must have some experience with DSP, e.g. filter design and fixed-point arithmetic.
• Must have some experience with concurrency.
• Must have some experience with SoC peripherals such as ADC, PWM, comparators, etc.
• Must have some experience with communication protocols, such as I2C, SPI, and CAN.
• Knowledge of control algorithms, power conversion, and power systems is an asset.
• Knowledge of MATLAB, PSIM, SPICE, or other simulation software is an asset.

GENERAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Generic
  EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. EEO/Minority/Female/Vets/Disable

JOB PURPOSE

As a result of our continuing growth, Alpha Technologies Ltd. is looking for an intermediate-level Embedded Software Engineering professional to join the Engineering team in our Burnaby location. Our software runs on a variety of microcontroller system-on-a-chip (SoC) devices, performing real-time control, fault management, communications, and remote software upgrade.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, review, implement, and verify embedded software for digitally-controlled power modules.
• Develop well-structured software using the C programming language.
• Practice good testing via unit tests and test automation frameworks.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation.
• Work with Control and Electronic Engineers to develop signal processing and control algorithms.
• Work with QA Analysts to troubleshoot and resolve defects.
• Participate in effort estimation for new projects.
• Contribute to continuous improvements of existing systems.
• Participate in the development of the department’s strategic goals and direction.