Embedded Engineer, Research & Development

Chemelex•Edmonton, AB

About The Position

Chemelex is a global leader in electric thermal and sensing solutions, protecting the world’s critical processes, places and people. With over 50 years of innovation and a commitment to excellence, we develop solutions that ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency in diverse environments – from industrial plants and data centers to people’s homes. We deliver future-ready technologies, advanced engineering capabilities and local expertise backed by global standards. Our offering includes a leading portfolio from our trusted brands: Raychem, Tracer, Nuheat and Pyrotenax. It's a great time to join our team as we are growing and investing heavily in our digital transformation. This role involves a new approach to embedded software development, building on C++ experience to create secure firmware for industrial control products. The position is focused on Research and Development, creating new products for global markets and refreshing existing ones. It operates within a Collaborative Agile Team to deliver cutting-edge digital solutions. Supported by senior embedded firmware developers, the role engages in the complete embedded firmware software development lifecycle, including refining software and testing requirements with Product Management, implementing requirements and tests in embedded firmware by programming in C, C++, or Rust, participating in design and code reviews, debugging firmware using appropriate techniques and tools, diagnosing the interaction of embedded firmware and hardware using JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc., drafting test plans, programming unit tests, integration tests, and hardware in the loop tests, and creating technical documentation for internal and external use. The role also involves sharing embedded firmware knowledge by advising other team members and presenting at technical seminars, and using GitLab, Jira, and Microsoft Teams to collaborate with team members.

Requirements

Years of C++ experience with much of it in the embedded firmware space.
Desire to grow beyond traditional C++ programming.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, or equivalent experience.
Experience in developing and debugging embedded systems.
5+ years of coding experience in C/C++ for embedded devices or Rust.
Ability to read and understand data sheets and review electronic schematics.
Strong electronics troubleshooting and embedded debugging experience (proficient with tools such as JTAG debuggers, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, digital multi-meters, etc).
Proficient with multi-threaded/multi-tasking programming.
Experience with Git or similar version control.
Motivated, energetic, a quick learner, able to work independently with minimal direction.
Skilled in creating and maintaining detailed technical documentation.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

Deep understanding of communication protocols such as RS-232, RS-485, IP, Modbus, or CAN bus.
Experience with bare metal and board bring up.
Experience with Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS), FreeRTOS, ARM, ESP32.
Experience with Object Orientated programming, software architecture, and design patterns.
Experience with scripting languages (Python, Powershell).
Experience with Linux development, kernel development, U-boot, Snaps, or SnapCraft.

Responsibilities

Create new products for global markets and refresh existing products.
Refine software and testing requirements with Product Management.
Implement requirements and tests in embedded firmware by programming in C, C++, or Rust.
Participate in design and code reviews.
Debug firmware using appropriate techniques and tools.
Diagnose the interaction of embedded firmware and hardware using JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.
Draft test plans.
Program unit tests, integration tests, and hardware in the loop tests.
Create technical documentation for internal and external use.
Advise other team members and present at technical seminars.
Collaborate with team members using GitLab, Jira, and Microsoft Teams.