Embedded Software Engineer (C, C++, Embedded Systems)

at  Crown Equipment Corporation

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Crown Equipment Corporation is one of the world’s largest material handling companies, with a reputation for award-winning product design, advanced engineering and technology, and superior after-sale service. Crown produces a broad range of forklifts and automation and fleet management technologies that are revolutionizing the material-handling industry.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related; or equivalent experience
• 0-2 years related experience (Salary will be commensurate with experience)
• Proficiency in C/C++
• Good written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to occasionally travel with overnight stays
• Reliable transportation to travel locally between company locations during scheduled workday

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2 or more years of experience designing and developing embedded system software applications, using Real-time Operating Systems (FreeRTOS)
• Experience with CAN bus communication protocols and tools including CANOpen, XCP, Vector CANape, and Vector CANalyzer
• Experience developing scripts with Python
• Knowledge of unit testing methodology (VectorCAST experience desired)
• Knowledge of software architecture and state diagrams
• Experience with task management and version control software, with Jira, Confluence, and Git desired

Provide expertise in embedded software systems to influence the design and development of innovative forklifts and material handling equipment. Design, develop, and analyze software application solutions that interface electronic sensors, actuators, and controls of vehicle systems, user interface, or radio-controlled devices.
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Product Analysis and Specification - Conceptualize ideas for software control of sensors, actuators and systems. Conduct detail system analysis to define scope, objectives and design solutions.

• Product Design and Development - Develop software solutions that meet operation, safety, modularity and coding/product requirements. Review hardware schematics and establish methods to support the hardware design with low-level software components. Develop detailed design documentation including block, state and signal flow diagrams.
• Product Testing and Support - Conduct bench-level unit testing and on-vehicle verification and validation tests. Participate in code reviews to demonstrate compliance to product requirements.