Embedded Programmer, Junior

Chemelex; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Junior Embedded Programmer, where you'll develop firmware for innovative industrial products. This entry-level role offers a chance to work with experienced engineers, enhancing your skills in a collaborative environment focused on digital transformation.

Qualifications

• Up to 2 years of coding experience in C/C++ or Rust.
• Good troubleshooting and debugging skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop firmware for industrial heating control and leak detection products.
• Collaborate with senior developers and Product Management.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Troubleshooting

Debugging

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics

Tools

GitLab

Jira

Microsoft Teams

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Multimeters

Job description

Join to apply for the Embedded Programmer, Junior role at Chemelex.

Chemelex is a global leader in electric thermal and sensing solutions, protecting the world’s critical processes, places, and people. With over 50 years of innovation and a commitment to excellence, we develop solutions that ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency in diverse environments – from industrial plants and data centers to homes. We offer a portfolio of trusted brands including Raychem, Tracer, Nuheat, and Pyrotenax.

It’s a great time to join our team as we are growing and investing heavily in our digital transformation.

What You Will Experience In This Position

A new approach to embedded software development, building on your growing C/C++ knowledge, to create firmware for industrial heating control and leak detection products.

• Gain experience developing new products for global markets and maintaining legacy products.
• Expand your skills by coding and maintaining embedded applications as part of an agile team.
• Work with senior firmware developers to:
• Refine software requirements with Product Management.
• Implement requirements in embedded firmware.
• Assist with debugging firmware and participate in peer code reviews.
• Troubleshoot interactions of firmware and hardware using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.
• Test code through unit tests, automated testing systems, and manual testing.
• Collaborate using GitLab, Jira, and Microsoft Teams.
• Work with a fast-paced, talented technical team.

You Have

An ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, or equivalent experience.
• Up to 2 years of coding experience in C/C++ or Rust, ideally with embedded device exposure.
• Good troubleshooting and debugging skills, with knowledge of scopes, logic analyzers, or multimeters.
• Knowledge of: Object-Oriented programming, scripting languages like Python, multi-threaded programming, communication protocols (RS-485, BLE, Wi-Fi), GIT, reading schematics.
• Motivated, energetic, quick learner, able to work independently.
• Ability to create and maintain detailed technical documentation.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

At Chemelex

We protect places of progress through electric excellence, from industrial plants and data centers to homes. Our core values—Experts with empathy, Explorer mindset, Example for others, and Exceptional impact—inspire our decisions and actions, defining excellence in our work.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, race, gender, or other protected characteristics.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and IT
• Industries: Appliances, Electrical, Electronics Manufacturing