Senior Embedded Systems Engineer (Woodbridge, Ontario)

PerkinElmer; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

PerkinElmer is looking for a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer located in Woodbridge, Ontario, to design and develop firmware and programmable logic for advanced mass spectrometers. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong skills in C/C++ programming, FPGA development, and embedded systems architecture.

This role emphasizes collaboration with various teams and understanding of real-time software development. The successful candidate will benefit from being part of a diverse and innovative work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in embedded systems.
• Strong understanding of multithreading concepts.
• Experience with system architecture design.

Responsibilities

• Develop firmware for mass spectrometers.
• Design embedded system solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

C/C++ Programming

FPGA development skills (VHDL)

Linux application development

Understanding of real time software development

Ability to read and create electrical schematics

Digital electronic circuitry design

Familiarity with communication protocols

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Xilinx Vivado

Eclipse

Job description

Job Title: Senior Embedded Systems Engineer (Woodbridge, Ontario)

Location: Woodbridge

Purpose

The Embedded System Engineer will develop firmware and programmable logic for mass spectrometers, specifically the PerkinElmer NexION (ICP-MS), QSight (LC/MS/MS) and MS2400 (GC/MS) instruments. The role will include close collaborations with software, electrical and mechanical teams as part of the larger R&D organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide skills to design and develop or update mass spectrometer firmware, control systems and programmable logic devices.
• Map requirements to specs that lead to architecting embedded system solutions.
• Play key role in conceptualization, design and development of new Mass Spec products to expand our Mass Spec product offerings in the marketplace.
• Work closely with solution architects and other developers for solution design.
• Identifying subsystems and interfaces between them.
• Being a team player and put team objectives above personal ambitions.
• Ensure that firmware design conforms to the documented architecture.
• Identifying and mitigating technical risks.
• Analyze emerging embedded systems technologies, translating implications of the technologies into an effective technical vision and strategy.
• Keep up-to-date on industry trends and the latest technology innovations to forecast solutions, and anticipate emerging business changes.

Basic Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (Computer Engineer degree considered if H/W experience).
• Minimum 5 years of experience.
• C/C++ Programming skills.
• FPGA development skills (VHDL language).
• Well versed in Linux application development and kernel image creation.
• Strong understanding of real time software development and multithreading concepts.
• Able to read and create electrical schematics.
• Digital electronic circuitry design.
• Understanding of control system concepts.
• Xilinx Vivado development environment.
• Eclipse based embedded development.
• Familiarity with communication protocols like Ethernet, TCP/IP, USB and Wi‑Fi, SPI, RS‑485, CAN, I2C.
• Excellent oral and written communication as well as strong presentation skills.
• Experience with system architecture design.
• Comfortable working with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work with cross‑functional teams - excellent group interaction and negotiating skills.
• Customer focus, value driven – passionate about working to develop applications to address customer needs.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks with different priorities.
• Xilinx Zynq based development an asset.
• Analog electronic circuitry development skills an asset.
• Web based development skills an asset (HTML, CSS and JavaScript).

Preferred Characteristics

• Ability to work independently or as part of a large team.
• Possessing a task- and goal-oriented mindset.
• Analytical thinking driven by data.
• Ability to see both the small and the big picture.
• Possessing strong organizational skills.
• Problem solving aptitude.
• Attention to detail.
• Adaptable to change.

Equal Opportunity Employment

PerkinElmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.