Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Motor Control)
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to develop solutions for real time control of power electronics and motor drives. You will join a dynamic and progressive technology team with a diverse range of skills, working to research and realise innovative solutions to enhance our products. You will work within the Research & Development function of Edwards Limited, part of the Atlas Copco Group, reporting into the Technical Manager for Motors and Drives Technology.
Main Responsibilities
- Design and develop embedded software for real time control of power electronics and motor drives.
- Explore new embedded software technologies and real-time control applications, increasing the scope of knowledge within the Software, Electronics and Motors Team and the wider organisation.
- Collaborate with teams of passionate software, electronics and mechanical engineers to deliver creative ideas and innovative software for new technology projects
- Keep our customers happy by using software experience to develop innovative applications that solve complex problems and demonstrate significant improvement over current solutions: e.g. innovative features, better quality, reliability, deployment, security or usability, higher performance, lower cost.
- Be part of the team that ensures our Technology Roadmap remains fresh and briming with interesting projects. Technologies include motors, motor control, magnetic bearings, power electronics, microcontrollers, sensors, wired & wireless communications, cyber security, data visualisation, analytics & machine learning.
- Communicate all aspects of work across the full life-cycle of technology projects, including: Roadmaps, concepts, project proposals, activity plans, status updates, detailed designs, test results, IP, application notes, commercial propositions, technology demonstrations, and final reports.
What we expect from you
You will need to be a highly self-motivated problem solver who is equally able to work alone or as an effective team player, be able to adopt a hands-on approach and you must be willing and able to plan and deliver work to agreed timescales and to adopt relevant company policies and procedures.
- Bachelor or higher-level degree in computer science, software or electronics engineering or a STEM subject
- Minimum of five years hands-on software design, programming and development, in engineering or industrial applications
- Comfortable working with hardware including micro-controllers, edge-devices, sensors, signal conditioning, and lab test equipment including signal sources and oscilloscopes
- Software development lifecycle (SDLC), design methods and tools
- Version control: GIT / SVN
- Embedded software development using C/C++
- Bare metal and RTOS based development
- Motor control methods for PM synchronous motors and induction motors
- Classical control theory and real time control implementation
- Control system modelling and simulation with MATLAB / Simulink / Simscape
- Serial protocols, especially I2C / SPI / CAN / RS485 / Modbus / CANopen / CIA profiles
What you can expect from us
- A friendly, family-like atmosphere
- Plenty of opportunities to grow and develop
- A culture known for respectful interaction, ethical behavior and integrity
- Potential to see your ideas realized and to make an impact
- New challenges and new things to learn every day
- Access to global job opportunities, as part of the Atlas Copco Group
- A stimulating environment to work in, at the cutting edge of new technologies.
- Employee assistance programme
- Health cash plan
- Pension contributions up to 8%
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Life assurance - 4x salary
- Electric car lease scheme via salary sacrifice
- Ride to work scheme via salary sacrifice
- Discounted Pure Gym membership
- Upskilling opportunities around physical, mental, social and financial wellbeing framework
- Subsidised canteen.
- Free car park.
Location: Burgess Hill, West Sussex
Hiring Manager: Jim Haylock, Technical Manager, Motors and Drives Technology
Recruitment Support: Kirsty George, Senior HR Advisor
Passionate people create exceptional things
Did you know that the solutions we develop are a key part of most industries? Electronics, medical research, renewable energy, food production, infrastructure and many more. We´re everywhere!
Working with us means working with the latest technologies and ground-breaking, sustainable innovations. With our inclusive and caring environment, you get the support and inspiration you need to grow. Here, your ideas are embraced, and you never stop learning.
Interested in being part of our team? Join us on our journey for a better tomorrow.
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