Embedded System Engineer

WORLD STAR TECH; Markham; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health & medical benefits

Job summary

World Star Tech in Markham, Canada, is seeking an Embedded Systems Engineer to join a growing team. You will develop firmware and GUIs for laser systems and medical devices, and contribute to in-house automation using robotic systems.

The role requires 2+ years in engineering, strong C++/Python skills, and experience with STM32 microcontrollers and GUI design. Collaboration across electronic, software, and optomechanical disciplines is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related technical field with 2+ years of industry experience.
• Proficiency in C++ and Python following OO design principles.
• Experience developing firmware for STM32 microcontrollers and similar peripherals.
• GUI design for desktop and embedded touchscreen applications.
• Write clean, readable, well-documented code.

Responsibilities

• Develop firmware and GUIs for laser markers, spectrometers, analyzers, and medical devices.
• Create software solutions for in-house automation using robotic systems.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers across electronics, software and optomechanics.

Skills

C++

Python

Object-oriented design

GUI design

Embedded systems

C#

.NET

TCP socket programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

STM32

Job description

World Star Tech is a leading manufacturer of laser systems for biomedical, instrumentation, and machine vision applications. Located in Markham, we operate out of a modern facility and are currently seeking a dynamic, high-performing Embedded Systems Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate is an energetic self-starter with excellent technical and communication skills. They must have a proven track record of developing and deploying high-quality software/firmware. If you're a creative thinker with a passion for development and design, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop firmware and graphical user interfaces (GUIs) for new and existing products, including laser markers, spectrometers, analyzers, and medical devices.
• Create software solutions for in-house automation using robotic systems.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary engineering team (electronic, software, and optomechanical) at the forefront of innovation.

Basic Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or a related technical field with 2+ years of industry experience.
• Strong proficiency in C++ and Python, following object-oriented programming principles.
• Experience developing firmware for STM32 microcontrollers or similar, including use of timers, I2C/UART/SPI, DMA, ADC, and other peripherals.
• Experience in GUI design for desktop and/or embedded touchscreen applications.
• Ability to write clean, readable, and well-documented code.

Bonus Qualifications

• Comfortable working across abstraction layers, from low-level embedded systems to high-level system architecture.
• Experience with C# and .NET for desktop application development.
• Familiarity with TCP socket programming and cloud-based services.
• Experience with image processing

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work with a dynamic, ambitious team.
• Access to a state-of-the-art lab and engineering tools.
• The ability to make a visible impact and contribute meaningfully to company growth.
• Competitive compensation, health, and medical benefits.