Embedded Systems Developer

Mecademic; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A robotics solutions company in Montreal seeks an experienced Embedded Systems Developer. You will design and optimize embedded systems for innovative robotic arms. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience, is bilingual in French and English, and has strong technical skills in C and assembly. This full-time role offers flexible hours, a hybrid work model, and generous benefits including group insurance and a paid holiday week in December.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Hybrid work model – up to 2 days remote

Paid leave during December holidays

Comprehensive group insurance

Group RRSP with employer contributions

Social club and team events

Free drinks and snacks

Qualifications

• Confirmed experience of over 5 years in a similar role, ideally in industrial or technological context.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test various embedded modules for robots.
• Implement and debug low-level code to optimize system performance.
• Design and revise electronic circuits (PCBs).
• Collaborate with R&D teams to integrate software.

Skills

Bilingual in French and English

Experience with ISO and IEC standards

Excellent knowledge of C and assembly languages

Good general knowledge of Linux systems

Knowledge of ARM architectures

Knowledge of IoT and connected devices

Network knowledge

HDL knowledge on FPGA/Xilinx

Education

Higher degree in electrical engineering

Job description

Overview

Mecademic develops compact, precise, and innovative robotic automation solutions for the electronics and life sciences sectors. Our ultra-compact robotic arms are used worldwide by OEMs, system integrators, and end-users for tasks requiring precision and reliability in automation.

Your Role

As an Embedded Systems Developer, you'll be a key player in the design and optimization of the embedded systems for our robots, which are recognized as the most precise and compact in the world.

Your Main Responsibilities

• Embedded Systems Development: Design, develop, and test various embedded modules for the robot and develop software for the next generation of robotic products.
• Implement and debug low-level (back-end) code to optimize system performance.
• Design and revise electronic circuits (PCBs).
• Collaborate with R&D teams (mechanical, electronic) to integrate software.

Quality and Safety

• Ensure functional safety by adhering to industry standards (ISO 10218, IEC 61508, etc.).
• Create test and validation tools to verify the proper functioning of electronics and software.
• Participate in improving the internal control architecture of the robots.
• Write necessary technical documentation for knowledge sharing.

Your Profile

You hold a higher degree in electrical engineering and have confirmed experience (+ 5 years) in a similar role, ideally in an industrial or technological context.

You are bilingual in French and English to write technical documentation and communicate with teams in both languages.

Your Technical Skills

• Experience with various ISO and IEC standards.
• Excellent knowledge of C and assembly (ASM) languages.
• Good general knowledge of Linux systems.
• Knowledge of ARM architectures.
• Knowledge of IoT and connected devices (an asset).
• Network knowledge (an asset).
• HDL knowledge on FPGA/Xilinx (an asset).

Your Qualities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Rigor and attention to detail to ensure code quality and adherence to technical standards.
• Proactivity and an analytical mindset in resolving issues.

Job Conditions

Full-time position (40h/week) to be filled as soon as possible at our site located at 1300, rue St-Patrick, Montreal, QC.

Compensation based on profile and experience.

Must be authorized to work in Canada (citizenship, permanent residency, or valid work permit).

What We Offer

• Flexible work hours.
• Hybrid work model – up to 2 days of remote work per week.
• Company culture that emphasizes work-life balance.
• A week of paid leave during the December holidays (in addition to annual leave).
• Comprehensive group insurance with employer contribution from your first day.
• Group RRSP with employer contributions.
• Social club and team events.
• Free drinks, snacks, and much more!