Product Developer Embedded Software

3M•Austin, TX

9d•$124,127 - $151,710•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. As a Product Development Engineer, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by developing and maintaining real-time PREEMPT-RT Linux-based software for automated electromechanical systems, designing software interfaces between embedded firmware, DSPs, sensors, and higher-level application software, and developing system services, drivers and middleware supporting deterministic, real-time operation of automated motion/machine-control systems. You will also implement coordinated motion and machine control over industrial fieldbus such as EtherCAT, integrating motors, encoders, sensors, and actuators, and integrate the control platform with machine-vision / AI Edge inspection subsystems and operator HMI. This role involves supporting software architecture, integration, testing, and deployment of next-generation automation systems, collaborating closely with firmware, hardware and systems engineers to deliver reliable field-ready products, and driving product architecture, feasibility studies, prototyping and engineering verification. You will collaborate with suppliers and external development partners to scale solutions, generate intellectual property through innovative solutions in automation, robotics and cable installation technologies, and interface with cross-functional team members to ensure successful program delivery. Additionally, you will communicate tests and other program results to internal and external stakeholders, and drive the development and commercialization of products to efficiently, reliably and sustainably deliver energy to customers around the world.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution.
Three (3) or more years’ experience in C/C++ software development for embedded systems and real-time operating systems such as PREEMPT-RT Linux.
Three (3) or more years’ experience with multithreaded and concurrent software design, including inter-process communication and complex hardware/software debugging.
Three (3) or more years’ experience using source control and modern software development tools.
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited institution.
Experience with DSP integration, signal processing, or machine control systems.
Experience developing device drivers or middleware.
Experience with Python scripting and automation.
Familiarity with industrial fieldbus / communication protocols (EtherCAT — e.g. IgH/SOEM master, CANopen, Modbus, TCP/IP).
Experience with motion/servo control, torque motors, or encoder feedback interfaces.
Experience integrating machine-vision cameras, image pipelines, and OpenCV.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain real-time PREEMPT-RT Linux-based software for automated electromechanical systems.
Design software interfaces between embedded firmware, DSPs, sensors, and higher-level application software.
Develop system services, drivers and middleware supporting deterministic, real-time operation of automated motion/machine-control systems.
Implement coordinated motion and machine control over industrial fieldbus such as EtherCAT, integrating motors, encoders, sensors, and actuators.
Integrate the control platform with machine-vision / AI Edge inspection subsystems and operator HMI.
Support software architecture, integration, testing, and deployment of next-generation automation systems.
Collaborate closely with firmware, hardware and systems engineers to deliver reliable field-ready products.
Drive product architecture, feasibility studies, prototyping and engineering verification.
Collaborate with suppliers and external development partners to scale solutions.
Generate intellectual property through innovative solutions in automation, robotics and cable installation technologies.
Interface with cross-functional team members to ensure successful program delivery.
Communicate tests and other program results to internal and external stakeholders.
Drive the development and commercialization of products to efficiently, reliably and sustainably deliver energy to customers around the world.
Comply with corporate policies, procedures and security standards while performing assigned duties.
Contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.