Embedded Software Engineer

at  Eriez

ABOUT US:

Eriez Europe designs, develops and manufactures industry-leading magnetic separation, metal detection, fluid recycling and vibratory equipment for over 80 industries. We are a multinational company with our European headquarters having been established in the Caerphilly/Bedwas area for over 50 years.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Electrical, Software Engineering or other relevant field (Essential)
• Demonstrated experience (5+ years) in designing, troubleshooting and testing real-time deterministic programs on embedded platforms (Essential)
• Proficient in C++, C, C#, object-oriented design skills, with application to embedded systems (Essential)
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: (Essential)
• Multi-threaded and interrupt driven programs
• Networking and integrating equipment
• Graphical user interface development platforms (such as Qt)
• Customised Linux distributions for embedded environments
• Experience with software development processes: source control (such as Git), bug tracking and design documentations (Essential)
• Experience with communication protocols e.g. I2C, UART, SPI, USB, RS485 (Desirable)
• Experience with industrial network protocols e.g. Ethernet IP, OPC-UA (Desirable)
• Experience using oscilloscopes, volt meters and other electronic test equipment (Desirable)
• Ability to read circuit schematics (Desirable)

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are looking for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to help with the design and development of embedded systems software. In this role, you will work with a team of engineers through each phase of the product design and development program, and will be instrumental in the success of R&D products from concept to release. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, high attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills. They will also be comfortable taking full responsibility for a product development project from inception to completion.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, write and debug software for industrial inspection, sorting and measurement equipment using various embedded systems
• Work closely with software, hardware and manufacturing engineering disciplines to plan, design and develop systems to ensure compatibility and performance
• Design, write and debug software running on a PC to provide various functionalities (e.g. ability to communicate to equipment and software to test circuit boards)
• Maintain up to date knowledge of new technologies to help to expand and enhance current product offerings
• Develop documentation for use by engineering, sales, manufacturing, suppliers, customers and other external stakeholders
• Use version control software to clearly document changes
• Provide support for product integration in the field