Embedded Systems Engineer

Position Summary :

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in embedded systems devices and firmware development, coupled with excellent leadership and coordination skills.

As an Embedded Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating firmware development-related activities to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality firmware products.

Projects may be at various stages when the candidate joins, so this position will be dynamic and changing according to project needs.

As an Embedded Systems Engineer, technical aptitude in software principals is solid, as are technical leadership capabilities.

The level of effort to manage the engineer is minimal, as the engineer is capable of understanding the big picture and managing deliverables autonomously.

Essential Position Duties :

• Write firmware code for new functionalities implementation and BUGs fix.
• Plan and estimate timelines for firmware development efforts, providing technical guidance and mentorship to ensure successful project execution.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, firmware engineers, and product managers, to align firmware development activities with overall project objectives.
• Define project milestones, deliverables, and timelines, and track progress to ensure adherence to schedules.
• Conduct hands-on testing, troubleshooting, and verification of firmware functionalities, working closely with the quality assurance team to identify and resolve any bugs or issues.
• Develop and maintain documentation, including firmware specifications, design documents, test plans, and user manuals.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements related to firmware development and product certifications.

Education & Experience :

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Must Have 5+ years experience contributing to embedded systems projects.

Specific Position Skills :

• Strong knowledge of firmware development methodologies, standards, and best practices.
• Familiar with project management, including planning, tracking, and risk assessment, with strong organizational skills for effort estimation, progress tracking, and updates.
• Proficiency with C / C++ programming languages.
• Experience with RTOS or other operating systems for embedded systems.
• Experience with industrial serial communication protocols / interfaces such as CAN, RS-485, RS-232, MODBUS, and similar protocols.
• Familiarity with hardware-software interactions.
• Familiar with common software design patterns.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Experience conducting tests and validations in real-world field environments, including troubleshooting embedded systems on-site.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have) :

• Experience with Bootloader implementation.
• Experience with GUI development (QT, TouchGFX, or similar).
• Experience with cybersecurity practices such as encryption or firmware image signing.

What You’ll Get in Return :

Toyota Material Handling offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes :

• Generous Salary + Bonus Program
• Low Cost Medical with FREE Dental & FREE Vision Insurance
• FREE On-site Medical Center
• FREE On-site Gym Membership
• 401k Matching
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Allotment
• Between 13-14 Paid Holidays
• New Parent Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement

About Toyota Material Handling

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Affirmative Action Responsibility :

As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to individuals with disabilities to interview and to perform the essential functions of a role.

It is Toyota Material Handling’s policy to afford equal employment and advancement opportunity for all qualified individuals without distinction or discrimination because of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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