Embedded Systems Specialist II at Legrand North America

Markham, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 May, 26

Salary

110000.0

Posted On

22 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Firmware Development, Embedded Systems, C/C++ Programming, Real-Time Operating Systems, RTOS, Agile Methodologies, Software Architecture, Integration, Testing, Microprocessor Development, RS-232, RS485, TCP/IP, Bluetooth, BLE, 6LowPAN

Industry

electrical;Appliances;and Electronics Manufacturing

Description

Position Description At a Glance Legrand has an exciting opportunity for an Intermediate Firmware Specialist to join the WattStopper/Vantage Team in Markham, Ontario. You will execute successfully on software/firmware development for the Building Control Systems (BCS) Division. To design, develop, integrate and test embedded firmware for lighting control products. This firmware will be highly reusable and designed to be leveraged across multiple LNCA Business Units as practicably as possible. Contribute detailed design, coding, integration, and testing skills/efforts in order to achieve product development functional requirements. What Will You Do? Collaborate on the architecture and specification of firmware solutions for embedded electronic products. Innovate and/or review product design specifications for continuous improvement. Design and debug hardware and firmware integration of custom firmware intended to meet functional requirements of product design specifications. Analyze and accept firmware modules contributed by extended team members or contract partners. Identify and specify test methodologies required to analyze software for functional acceptability including the development of automated regression test applications. Participate in the interviewing, evaluating and training of employees. Plan, assign and direct tasks and/or projects to team members, including coaching and developing talent as well addressing complaints and resolving employee issues. Collaborate with engineering leadership in the recommendations of employees for promotions and salary recommendations. Other duties as assigned and/or required. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree required, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science preferred. Master’s degree, a plus. Experience: Five plus (5+) years' experience in Embedded Firmware and Software Experience preferably with Agile Software methodologies creating software architecture, design and testing experience, working with embedded microprocessor development environments and/or products using Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS). Skills/Knowledge/Abilties: Technical working knowledge of technical software engineering including C/C++ programming and Real-Time Operating Systems. Ability to read and understand organizations’ product technical specifications such as API’s and user guides to determine product integration solutions. Ability to operate and control electronic equipment locally and remotely utilizing RS-232 and RS485 communication standards as well as using TCP/IP & wireless based communications principles such as Bluetooth, BLE and 6LowPAN and use IR remote control communication protocols. Advanced use of computers and Microsoft Office Suite Applications such as Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software applications. Excellent verbal and written English communication skills to read and comprehend highly complex instructions, procedures and/or correspondence while working in a cross cultural and functional matrix organization. Ability to effectively present and communicate intended design and project task assignments to team members as well as the ability to communicate summarized Project Status to Engineering Leadership. Ability to interview, screen, select, and monitor performance of technical personnel performing as embedded programmers. Ability to mentor and coach less-experienced firmware engineers in development best practices. Proficient in prioritizing projects/tasks to meet deadlines and multi-task while sustaining flexibility in a fast-paced team environment and changing priorities. Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally on a limited basis Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000 CAD Company Info About Legrand Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR). For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en About Legrand North and Central America Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit legrand.us http://www.legrand.us http://www.youtube.com/legrandna http://www.linkedin.com/company/44580 http://twitter.com/legrandNA Equal Opportunity Employer

Responsibilities

The specialist will execute software and firmware development for Building Control Systems, focusing on designing, developing, integrating, and testing embedded firmware for lighting control products that are highly reusable across business units. Responsibilities also include collaborating on firmware architecture, reviewing designs, debugging hardware/firmware integration, and analyzing contributions from extended team members.