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Job TitleSenior Embedded Systems Engineer (Woodbridge, Ontario)Location(s)Woodbridge
Job Description
Job Summary:
The Senior Embedded Systems Engineer will develop firmware and programmable logic for mass spectrometers, specifically the PerkinElmer NexION (ICP-MS), QSight (LC/MS/MS) and MS2400 (GC/MS) instruments. They will also support our internal Web based application coded in the Rust language and JavaScript. The role requires close collaborations with software, electrical and mechanical teams within PerkinElmer.
Job Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware and programmable logic devices for mass spectrometry systems.
- Translate product requirements into embedded system architectures and technical solutions.
- Contribute to the conceptualization and development of next-generation mass spectrometry products.
- Support and enhance internal web-based applications built with Rust and JavaScript.
- Collaborate with software, electrical, and mechanical engineering teams to ensure integrated system performance.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks throughout development cycles.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to inform product strategy and innovation.
- Prioritize team success, demonstrating strong collaboration and communication across stakeholders.
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job at any time.
Qualifications:
- Degree in Electrical Engineering (Computer Engineer degree considered if H/W experience).
- Minimum 5 years’ experience. Proficiency in C/C++ Programming skills. Proficiency in Rust programming and JavaScript/HTML for web-based applications.
- Expertise in embedded Linux systems and development tools.
- Experience with AMD/Xilinx Vivado development environment.
- Familiarity with Eclipse or Visual Studio Code based firmware development.Proficiency in FPGA development skills (VHDL language).
- Strong understanding of real time software development and multithreading concepts.Able to read and understand electrical schematics.
- Fundamental understanding of digital electronic circuitry design.Knowledgeable on control system concepts.Understanding of communication protocols like Ethernet, TCP/IP, USB and Wi-Fi, SPI, RS-485, CAN, I2C.Good oral and written communication as well as strong presentation skills.
- Experience with system architecture design.
- Ability to work with cross-functional teams - excellent group interaction and negotiating skills
- Customer focus, value driven – passionate about working to develop applications to address customer needs.
- Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks with different priorities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Xilinx Zynq based development an asset.
- Analog electronic circuitry development skills an asset.
The annual compensation range for this full-time position is $90,000 to $115,000. The final base pay offered to the successful candidate will be determined by factors including internal equity, work location, as well as individual qualifications, such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Skills Required
- Degree in Electrical Engineering; Computer Engineering degree considered with hardware experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience
- Proficiency in C/C++ programming
- Proficiency in Rust programming and JavaScript/HTML for web applications
- Expertise in embedded Linux systems and development tools
- Experience with AMD/Xilinx Vivado
- Familiarity with Eclipse or Visual Studio Code for firmware development
- FPGA development skills using VHDL
- Understanding of real-time software development and multithreading
- Ability to read and understand electrical schematics
- Understanding of digital electronic circuitry design
- Knowledge of control system concepts
- Understanding of Ethernet, TCP/IP, USB, Wi-Fi, SPI, RS-485, CAN, and I2C protocols
- Strong oral, written, and presentation skills
- Experience with system architecture design
- Ability to work with cross-functional teams and negotiate effectively
- Customer-focused and value-driven approach
- Organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Xilinx Zynq-based development
- Analog electronic circuitry development skills
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What We Do
For 85 years, PerkinElmer has pushed the boundaries of science from food to health to the environment. We’ve always pursued science with a clear purpose – to help our customers achieve theirs. Our expert team brings technology and intangibles, like creativity, empathy, diligence, and a spirit of collaboration, in equal measure, to fulfill our customers’ desire to work better, innovate better, and create better. PerkinElmer is a leading, global provider of technology and service solutions that help customers measure, quantify, detect, and report in ways that help ensure the quality, safety, and satisfaction of their products. Learn more at www.newperkinelmer.com.
