Researches, designs, develops, tests, debugs and modifies software that is embedded within products such as consumer electronics, computer peripherals and mobile telephones to enable the products to function. Consult with other engineers regarding the interface between hardware and software, development of PC applications to control the sensors, and debugging and troubleshooting of hardware and software such as printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) during board bring up, application programming interface (API), and software development kit (SDK). Document requirements, firmware architecture and communication interfaces. Develops and executes test plans and scripts to ensure new firmware meets specifications, functionalities, and performance requirements. Interfaces with users and potential customers to define system requirements and support integration of products into customer systems. Familiar with machine language, assembly language, and other programming languages (e.g. C, C++, etc.). May participate in all aspects from detailed programming to high-level system design.
SENIOR EMBEDDED SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Nordson India Private Limited (Nordson EFD Product Development Team, Bangalore, India)
From the mobile device in your pocket to the sensors in your car, and even life-saving medical devices, our technology is used to make products that touch your life every day. Do you want to join a growing team in a market-leading technology company? We’re looking for motivated individuals who care about helping our customers succeed. If you value integrity, respect for people, customer passion, energy, and excellence, you will fit right into the Nordson culture.
We are looking for a talented Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join the Nordson EFD team. In this role you will be responsible for designing, developing, troubleshooting, and debugging firmware and software programs for electro-mechanical systems that enable precision manufacturing processes and medical fluid handling. You will work on complex hardware-software interaction problems that require strong analytical and data driven approaches to make our products smarter, connected and intelligent.
How YOU will make an impact:
- Develop embedded software for microprocessors, microcontrollers and FPGAs to control electro-mechanical actuators, acquire sensor data, implement control algorithms and enable digital communications.
- Collaborate with a global team and develop software and firmware source code in c/c++, embedded c, Verilog/VHDL and other languages.
- Determine hardware compatibility and/or influences of hardware design.
- Influence coding conventions and software development standards within the company.
- Write requirements, develop, maintain, and troubleshoot software APIs/SDKs for industrial controllers as well as work with external vendors to support integration of communication APIs.
- Interface with users & potential customers to define system requirements and support integration of Nordson EFD product into customer systems.
Qualifications To Be Successful:
- 10+ years’ experience working on electro-mechanical products with embedded systems, real time control and digital communication interfaces.
- Proficient in C/C++ programming of microcontrollers/microprocessors and FPGA’s. HDL and real-time operating systems experience desired. Knowledge of Python desirable.
- Knowledge of communications protocols such as UART (RS232, RS485), SPI, TCP/IP, MODBUS, Profinet, Ethernet IP etc.
- Knowledge of socket-based communication with other processes / systems is strongly preferred.
- Agile / Scrum / XP development best practices. Experience with version control tools like GitHub, BitBucket.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a global team.
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or Computer Science
Preferred:
- Background in robotics or machine automation.
- Familiarity with Linux operating system and SBCs, storing and retrieving data from SQL database, communication over Web Services, and parsing markup languages like XML and HTML
What We Offer:
- Flexible work hours.
- Benefits include Employee Group Medical Insurance, Group Term Life Insurance, Group Personal Accident Insurance.
- Annual cash bonus based on personal & company performance.
- In addition to paid time off and paid holidays, each employee receives 16 hours of paid time each calendar year to perform volunteer services in our communities.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands: Office environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Travel Required: Estimated 10%
Nordson Corporation provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment drug screening and background/criminal check, consistent with applicable laws.
Skills Required
- 10+ years experience working on electro-mechanical products with embedded systems
- Proficient in C/C++ programming of microcontrollers/microprocessors and FPGA's
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or Computer Science
Nordson Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) features automatic enrollment at 6%, a 50% match on up to 6% of pay, and an additional 3% company contribution for eligible U.S. employees even without employee contributions. Feedback suggests this retirement structure is above what many mid-size manufacturers offer.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays and a typical year-end shutdown between Christmas and New Year’s at many U.S. locations expand time off beyond standard PTO. Feedback suggests this shutdown is a distinctive work-life perk, though availability can vary by site or business unit.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Volunteer release time and a 3:1 charitable gift-matching program are offered alongside recognition programs, tuition assistance, and community initiatives. Feedback suggests these elements add value beyond core insurance and PTO.
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What We Do
Nordson is a team of 7,300 global employees thriving in an environment where they are supported and encouraged to be their best. Working side by side, we build meaningful connections with each other and our customers. Together, we deliver products that are solutions, and they’re likely touching your life every day. Have you ever changed a diaper? Opened a box of cereal? Used a smart phone or driven a car? Then we’ve already met. At Nordson, we take pride in being an outstanding corporate citizen and strongly believe in sharing our success with the communities where our employees live and work. Whether you’re working in one of our labs, offices or manufacturing facilities, your efforts will enable our customers to succeed and our company to continuously improve and grow. We engineer, manufacture and market differentiated products and systems used for precision dispensing and processing in a variety of end markets, from packaging to transportation and medical to electronics. Founded in 1954, we operate under the values of integrity, respect for people, customer passion, energy and excellence. Nordson is headquartered in the United States in Westlake, Ohio, and has direct operations in more than 30 countries to support our products and systems with application expertise and a direct global sales and service organization
