Senior Embedded System Architect - Embedded Solutions

Daikin Europe; Gent; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Daikin Europe is seeking a Senior Embedded System Architect in Ghent to act as the technical authority for the embedded systems under your responsibility. You will ensure architectural choices are scalable and aligned with Daikin’s long‑term strategy, and you will oversee development from a system and architecture perspective rather than day‑to‑day coding.

You will translate business, product, quality and regulatory requirements into clear architectural concepts and system specifications, review

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electronics, Embedded Systems, ICT or related field.
• Extensive experience with embedded systems, hardware and software.
• Proven experience in system-level or software architecture roles for embedded products.
• Comfortable working on a conceptual/abstract level while staying connected to real-world implementations.
• Strong communicator capable of aligning technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Enjoys working in a complex, multidisciplinary environment.
• Proactive mindset and ability to shape long-term technical strategies.

Responsabilités

• Defining and maintaining the overall embedded system architecture, covering hardware, software, interfaces and connectivity.
• Translating business, product, quality and regulatory requirements into clear architectural concepts and system specifications.
• Making and documenting architectural trade-offs with regard to performance, cost, reliability, safety, cybersecurity and maintainability.
• Providing technical guidance to internal development teams and steering external development partners to ensure alignment with the defined architecture.
• Reviewing system designs, technical proposals and implementation choices from suppliers and internal teams.
• Taking ownership of architectural decisions throughout the complete product lifecycle.
• Supporting projects by analysing complex system issues, proposing robust solutions and ensuring correct prioritisation and implementation.
• Driving platform thinking and reuse across products where possible.
• Following technological evolutions and industry trends, and proactively proposing improvements to Daikin’s embedded architectures.
• Acting as a technical mentor for junior engineers and architects.

Connaissances

Embedded systems

System architecture

Hardware design

Software architecture

Stakeholder comms

Formation

Master's in Electronics/Embedded Systems/ICT

Description du poste

The EMEA Electrics and Controls (EDC) department, located at Tech Lane Ghent Science Park, is one of the fastest growing departments within the EMEA Development Centre of Daikin.

The department is responsible for the development and improvement of control solutions, including:

• Room and unit controls
• Embedded platforms
• Connectivity, App and Cloud controls

Our activities cover:

• Embedded hardware architecture and development
• Embedded software architecture and development
• System integration and validation

Throughout all development steps, we combine in‑house expertise with strategic cooperation with external partners to enhance our products and keep them among the best in the industry. Close collaboration across Daikin departments ensures high-quality products for the Daikin EMEA market.

The Team

Job description

About EDC

The EMEA Electrics and Controls (EDC) department, located at Tech Lane Ghent Science Park, is one of the fastest growing departments within the EMEA Development Centre of Daikin.

The department is responsible for the development and improvement of control solutions, including:

• Room and unit controls
• Embedded platforms
• Connectivity, App and Cloud controls

Our activities cover:

• Embedded hardware architecture and development
• Embedded software architecture and development
• System integration and validation

Throughout all development steps, we combine in‑house expertise with strategic cooperation with external partners to enhance our products and keep them among the best in the industry. Close collaboration across Daikin departments ensures high-quality products for the Daikin EMEA market.

The Team

Within our Equipment Controls team, engineers work in their field of expertise (embedded hardware, software and system architecture). The team is responsible for delivering complete embedded solutions, starting from market and product requirements, over system architecture and design, up to industrialisation, validation and maintenance in collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Job Content

As a Senior Embedded System Architect, you are the technical authority for the embedded systems under your responsibility. You ensure architectural choices are consistent, scalable and aligned with Daikin’s long‑term strategy.

You will not focus on day‑to‑day coding, but instead oversee and steer development from a system and architecture perspective. Your key responsibilities include:

• Defining and maintaining the overall embedded system architecture, covering hardware, software, interfaces and connectivity.
• Translating business, product, quality and regulatory requirements into clear architectural concepts and system specifications.
• Making and documenting architectural trade‑offs with regard to performance, cost, reliability, safety, cybersecurity and maintainability.
• Providing technical guidance to internal development teams and steering external development partners to ensure alignment with the defined architecture.
• Reviewing system designs, technical proposals and implementation choices from suppliers and internal teams.
• Taking ownership of architectural decisions throughout the complete product lifecycle.
• Supporting projects by analysing complex system issues, proposing robust solutions and ensuring correct prioritisation and implementation.
• Driving platform thinking and reuse across products where possible.
• Following technological evolutions and industry trends, and proactively proposing improvements to Daikin’s embedded architectures.
• Acting as a technical mentor for junior engineers and architects, contributing to the growth of architectural competence within the team.

Profile

• You strongly relate to the Daikin Vision and are motivated to contribute to sustainable and innovative solutions.
• You hold a Master’s degree in Electronics, Embedded Systems, ICT or a related field.
• You have extensive experience with embedded systems, covering both hardware and software aspects.
• You have proven experience in system‑level or software architecture roles for embedded products.
• You are comfortable working on a conceptual and abstract level, while maintaining a strong connection with real‑world implementations.
• You are a strong communicator who can align technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• You enjoy working in a complex, multidisciplinary environment.
• You naturally strive for consensus while being able to take clear architectural decisions when needed.
• You have a proactive mindset and enjoy shaping long‑term technical strategies.

Daikin Europe is a subsidiary of Daikin Industries Ltd. and the leading provider of heating, cooling, ventilation, air purification, and refrigeration technology. The company designs, manufactures and brings to market a broad portfolio of equipment, as well as tailor‑made solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial purposes in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). To date, Daikin EMEA has over 12 000 employees across more than 59 consolidated subsidiaries. It has 12 major manufacturing facilities based in Belgium, the Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Austria, and the UK. Our aim is to drive sustainable and effective solutions, sparking a good climate for the generations to come. And all this can only be achieved because of our People.

Good climate starts with people

Our employees are the beating heart of our company. At Daikin, you get to work in a positive environment backed by trust, creativity and continuous improvement. Together, we create our top‑quality solutions by empowering talented teams. You will get plenty of opportunities to learn and grow. We are deeply committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that reflects the communities we serve. Good climate starts with people.

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