Embedded Software Engineer - IE

Company Description

Miller is about building things that matter. We lead the welding industry in building advanced, solution-focused products and meeting crucial needs for welding safety and health. Our products are designed with our users for manufacturing, fabrication, construction, aviation, motorsports, education, agriculture, and marine applications. Headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, and wholly owned by Illinois Tool Works (acquired in 1993). Miller Electric maintains its industry leadership by setting the standard for reliability, quality, and responsiveness. Our tagline, “The Power of Blue®,” is inspired by the blue color of Miller equipment.

The company began with an innovation that responded to customer needs, growing from a one-man operation in 1929, to the world’s largest manufacturer of arc welding products. Miller keeps the tradition alive by focusing on its top priority: people. Fun fact: Niels Miller started the company in his little garage; similar to Jeff Bezos and Steve Jobs!

Job Description

Join Miller Electric's Innovation Team!

Are you passionate about software development and eager to make a significant impact in the world of digitally controlled welding equipment? Miller Electric is expanding its software development capabilities and we’re on the lookout for a talented Embedded Software Engineer to drive our competitive edge through cutting-edge connectivity, embedded controls, data processing, and innovative tools.

As a key player in our team, you’ll be at the forefront of developing embedded software and controls for our advanced welding and induction heating equipment. You’ll also champion best practices in product development and lead strategic software initiatives that accelerate our New Product Development lifecycle.

We’re seeking a highly motivated individual with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate seamlessly with our engineering teams, marketing, and product management. Your contributions will help us create innovative and reliable products that meet our customers’ needs.

• Collaborate with Experts: Work closely with electrical, power electronics, welding, and mechanical engineers to create groundbreaking solutions.
• Innovate and Develop: Lead the design, development, and testing of embedded device software for our Industrial Equipment Division’s New Product Development initiatives. Your work will be crucial in integrating embedded controls to achieve exceptional arc welding performance.
• From Concept to Reality: Take projects from their original concept all the way through to final implementation.
• Solve Complex Problems: Recommend and direct the analysis and solutions of challenging problems for both handheld welding and welding automation.
• Engage in Development: Participate in software design, programming, and development for divisional projects.
• Lead and Collaborate: Join project meetings, take ownership of assigned action items, and ensure adherence to quality standards and project deliverables.
• Innovate for the Future: Identify and develop innovative, patentable solutions that meet market needs. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering with a minimum of 2 years of industry experience.
• Self-motivated individual with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Team-oriented professional with a positive attitude.
• Proven expertise in embedded programming, including specifying, architecting, designing, coding, testing, troubleshooting, and supporting embedded applications in a collaborative environment.
• Experience in selecting, designing, and troubleshooting microprocessor and microcontroller-based hardware to support embedded systems.
• Proficiency in C, C++, and object-oriented coding techniques for 8 and 32-bit processors.
• Knowledge of embedded controls (e.g., PID control loops, motor control, FIR and IIR digital filters, state machines, low-level peripheral drivers, etc.).
• Familiarity with serial network communications (CAN, USB, RS485, Modbus, I2C, SPI, etc.).
• Understanding of electrical circuitry design for both digital and analog applications, with the ability to interpret circuit schematic drawings.
• Acquainted with software development processes and tools such as requirements management, design modeling/UML, software architecture, IDE, source code control and configuration management, software testing, and task/issue/defect tracking and review.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering with a minimum of 4 years of industry experience.
• Knowledge of continuous integration build server technology.
• Proficiency in Ethernet and wireless communication stacks (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP, Zigbee, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi) is advantageous.
• Experience with embedded Linux and Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS).
• Understanding of industrial fieldbus protocols (e.g., Ethernet/IP, Modbus, DeviceNet).
• Familiarity with building smaller scale HTML web pages using HTML/CSS/JavaScript.
• Familiarity with building simple REST style API’s.
• Not currently sponsoring candidates at this time. 

Additional Information

ITW Welding is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.