Embedded Software Engineer

TDK-Lambda Americas•Neptune, NJ

About The Position

This position requires a self-motivated individual, willing to learn, and responsible for delivering firmware for Bare Metal and RTOS microcontroller systems. TDK-Lambda Americas Inc., acquired by TDK in 2008, is the culmination of three well-established North American power manufacturers: Electronic Measurements Inc., Lambda Electronics, and Innoveta Technologies. The company has a reputation as a trusted world-class organization, providing reliable and innovative power supplies. Their broad product offering includes over 6,000 models for various applications such as medical, industrial, broadcast, defense, factory automation, and LED/LCD signage. TDK-Lambda Americas views power supply as the heart of their customers' systems, which has helped them become a global industry leader. They employ approximately 300 people in engineering, manufacturing, and sales offices across the United States. The company values employee contributions, encouraging opinions and initiative, fostering community growth and technological advancement. They offer employees career opportunities and an environment for success. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. TDK-Lambda Americas is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Hands-on experience with 8051, ARM, and/or PIC microcontrollers
Using hardware emulators and JTAG debuggers
Write desktop applications using Python or a similar language
Hands on experience with instrument communication busses including RS-232, RS-485, USB, Ethernet, and IEEE-488
Basic understanding of analog and digital circuits and able to read schematics
Experience using test equipment, including oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers
National Instrument LabView knowledge and job-related experience

Nice To Haves

Write desktop applications using languages including C++, C# and LabView
Experience with DeviceNet and/or EtherCAT is a plus
Experience with Ethernet protocols such as TCP, UDP, HTTP, and SNMP
Wireshark experience is very desirable
Experience using instrumentation drivers such as Windows sockets and serial ports, VISA and VXI-11
Experience with Keil compiler C51 and/or the STM32cube IDE
Familiarity with the standards set by the LXI Consortium for LAN instruments
Use version control software such as GIT

Responsibilities

Must be self-motivated, willing to learn, and be responsible for delivering firmware for Bare Metal and RTOS microcontroller systems
Deliver high-quality code and documentation
Experience writing product specifications, test procedures, and user manuals
Create tests and reports to evaluate product designs and behaviors
May need to write automated test programs
Analyze hardware and firmware problems during development and in production, and recommend solutions
Help customer support resolve technical issues as needed
Be able to follow procedures and work safely around kilo-volt devices