Software & Controls Engineer

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product management, applications, and cross-functional engineering teams to translate machine-level needs into software and controls requirements.
• Architect, implement, and review embedded software/firmware for new features, diagnostics, algorithms, I/O handling, and safety functions (primarily in C/C++).
• Develop control strategies and algorithms; define performance criteria; create validation plans (SIL/HIL) and execute tests to verify requirements.
• Perform hands-on hardware bring-up, board support/configuration, interface definition, system debugging, and code optimisation.
• Configure and integrate industrial/automotive communication protocols (CAN/CANopen/J1939, RS-232/422/485, TCP/IP/Ethernet).
• Create and maintain technical documentation including requirements, architecture/design specifications, test plans, release notes, and user/service guides.
• Ensure interface compatibility across machine iterations through close collaboration with Mechanical, Electrical, and Hydraulic design engineers.
• Apply applicable safety regulations and standards by customer geography (ISO/ANSI/CSA/IEC).
• Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and remote/field diagnostics; provide guidance to technicians and stakeholders.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members.
• Lead design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Travel to test sites and customer locations as required.

• Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Computer & Electronics OR B.Eng. in Mechatronics (required).

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in embedded software/firmware and control systems for mobile machinery or industrial equipment.
• Experience with control architecture design and real-time embedded systems (RTOS advantageous).

• Proficiency in C/C++ (embedded) and/or C#; exposure to Python and Structured Text advantageous.
• Practical knowledge of DC electrical and electronic systems, wiring practices, sensors/actuators, and power management.
• Familiarity with communication protocols: CAN/J1939/CANopen, RS-232/422/485, TCP/IP.
• Experience with version control (Git).
• Ability to design, model, simulate, and analyse control systems using MATLAB/Simulink or relevant IDE software packages.
• Strong familiarity with sensor technologies (pressure, temperature, levels, vision, IMUs) and their integration into control systems.
• Strong debugging skills with oscilloscopes, logic analysers, and relevant tools; ability to interpret schematics and datasheets.
• Knowledge of ISO/ANSI/CSA/IEC electrical and functional safety principles relevant to mobile machinery.
• Familiarity with BOM structures and DFMEA processes.
• Ability to develop HIL/SIL test harnesses and author unit, integration, and automated regression tests.