Embedded Software Engineer (Contract)

Spin Master•Toronto, ON

65d•$40 - $45•Hybrid

About The Position

A well-rounded Electrical Engineer, highly skilled in embedded software development as well as electronics hardware design, and responsible for development of global consumer products, from idea to production, acting as a Subject Matter Expert within the Engineering team.

Requirements

Proficiency in C for embedded devices.
Experience with microcontrollers/microprocessors.
Familiarity with Altium or similar schematic capture and PCB design tools.
A Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or a related field.
Strong, systematic troubleshooting and debugging skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with RealTime Operating Systems (RTOS) is a plus.
App development experience is an asset but not required.
Willingness to travel internationally on occasion to support product development activities

Responsibilities

Develop firmware for complex electro-mechanical devices from early prototyping through full production.
Write clean, maintainable, and extensible C, including test sequences and state machines for prototypes, preproduction, and production units.
Interpret and contribute to schematic and PCB designs for electromechanical systems.
Deliver high quality firmware solutions to Engineering, Design, and Brand teams in a service-oriented, collaborative manner, meeting multiple development milestones.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure system level designs are cohesive, meet requirements, and stay on schedule and on budget.
Manage tasks and firmware projects with a customer focused mindset, providing clear documentation, risk assessments, and engineering driven recommendations.
Communicate project status effectively across teams, escalating critical issues when needed.
Research new embedded technologies and propose cost-effective applications for both emerging and established technologies.
Partner with Manufacturing and Quality Assurance teams to support reliability, validation, and safety activities.
Collaborate effectively with external software and app vendors to ensure seamless integration between hardware, firmware, and application layers.