Embedded Software Engineer

Summary

Franklin Electric is committed to empowering communities with sustainable water management solutions. The Embedded Software Engineer will identify software requirements and support the design, development, validation, and verification of embedded software for the company's products, ensuring compatibility and quality across systems.

Responsibilities

• Develops products per software design procedures
• Designs, simulates, codes, and debug applications in C languages
• Develops software to be implemented in internal and customer product lines
• Tests and maintains software implemented in company product lines
• Perform root cause analysis and provide solution to issues with existing products
• Writes and tests protocols and design verification testing for company product lines
• Provides technical support to customers
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned
• Willing to learn other software technologies like Mobile App, IOT Cloud, Windows application

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Electrical, Computer engineering or a related field (required)
• 2-4 years of relevant experience in engineering, engineering technology, design technology, or a related field (required)
• Proficient in embedded software development using C/C++ for ARM-based microcontrollers
• Experience working with communication interfaces such as UART, SPI, I2C, USB, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi
• Experience interfacing with hardware peripherals such as LCD displays, Flash memory, RTC, and other embedded components
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and PCB layouts
• Ability to use equipment like Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, Power Supplies, Multimeters etc
• Ability to work safely with embedded systems that may involve high voltages
• Master's Degree in relevant field could substitute for years of experience
• Exposure to RTOS-based embedded systems (e.g., FreeRTOS or similar) is a plus
• Exposure to embedded bootloader development is a plus
• Understanding of IoT system architecture and connected device design is desirable
• Familiarity with Internet networking protocols such as HTTP, MQTT, or socket-based communication is a plus
• Basic understanding of industrial communication protocols such as Modbus or BACnet is a plus
• Basic knowledge of encryption and secure communication protocols is a plus

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Electrical, Computer engineering or a related field (required)
• 2-4 years of relevant experience in engineering, engineering technology, design technology, or a related field (required)
• Proficient in embedded software development using C/C++ for ARM-based microcontrollers
• Experience working with communication interfaces such as UART, SPI, I2C, USB, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi
• Experience interfacing with hardware peripherals such as LCD displays, Flash memory, RTC, and other embedded components
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and PCB layouts
• Ability to use equipment like Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, Power Supplies, Multimeters etc
• Ability to work safely with embedded systems that may involve high voltages

Nice to Haves

• Master's Degree in relevant field could substitute for years of experience
• Exposure to RTOS-based embedded systems (e.g., FreeRTOS or similar) is a plus
• Exposure to embedded bootloader development is a plus
• Understanding of IoT system architecture and connected device design is desirable
• Familiarity with Internet networking protocols such as HTTP, MQTT, or socket-based communication is a plus
• Basic understanding of industrial communication protocols such as Modbus or BACnet is a plus
• Basic knowledge of encryption and secure communication protocols is a plus

Benefits

• Training
• Certifications
• Mentorship
• Leadership programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• One-on-one coaching
• Hybrid remote work arrangements
• Generous paid time off & holidays
• Paid parental leave & on-site motherhood rooms
• On site café & complimentary beverage stations
• Indoor fitness facility & outdoor walking paths
• 401(k) with matching & service contributions
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance
• Short & long-term disability
• Fertility & adoption support
• Undergraduate & graduate tuition reimbursement
• Professional development assistance
• Health & wellness programs