Software/Firmware Development Engineer

Socomec Group; Brampton; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reasonable accommodation

Job summary

Socomec Group is seeking an experienced embedded software engineer in Canada to design, develop and deliver software for embedded Linux based devices and industrial GUI interfaces. You will work with software, electrical, and power conversion teams to implement protocols and support product testing.

You will contribute to the full software lifecycle, create documentation and assist production and service teams. A strong background in C/C++, Java, Python and Vue.js is expected.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Firmware/Software Engineering with embedded software exposure.
• 7+ years of software development for real-time industrial automation systems.
• Proficiency in C, C++, Java and Python.
• Experience with Embedded Linux (Yocto) and GUI development.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for embedded Linux-based microcontroller devices.
• Develop and integrate embedded GUI interfaces for Socomec products.
• Implement industrial communication protocols (Modbus TCP/RTU, EtherNet/IP, BACnet/IP or SNMP).
• Manage all stages of embedded software lifecycle from design to delivery.
• Prepare clear operational documentation (manuals, online help).
• Provide production and service support for related products.

Skills

C

C++

Java

Python

Embedded Linux

Industrial protocols

HTML5/JavaScript

Vue.js

Qt GUI

IEEE 1159/1459, IEC 61000-4-30

NIST SP 800-82 / IEC 62443

Education

Electrical/Electronic Engineering degree

Firmware / Software Engineering degree

Tools

Yocto Project

Qt framework

Vue.js framework

Job description

Socomec Group (Socomec) is a global leader in electrical equipment engineering and manufacturing, specialized in low voltage energy performance.

Socomec North America (NAM) is Socomec’s organization overseeing all operations in North America.

About This Role

This role will work with members of the engineering team comprising Software/Firmware, Electrical/Electronic and Power Conversion disciplines to develop controllers and programs, embedded GUI interfaces, implement communication industrial protocols, support the test and development of the products both at the device and systems level, and prepare necessary support documentation related to the new products.

Key Responsibilities And Accountabilities

• Developing software for an embedded Linux based microcomputer devices.
• Developing embedded GUI interfaces for Socomec products.
• Use of Industrial communication protocols such as Modbus TCP and RTU, BACnet/IP and SNMP.
• Handle all stages of the embedded software life cycle.
• Prepare/write clear and concise operational documentation including manuals, online help, etc.
• Provide support to production and service personnel for related products.

Essential Qualifications, Experience, And Skills

• Qualifications
• Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering with proven software development track record.

OR

• Degree in Firmware / Software Engineering with thorough understanding of industrial monitoring and control systems.
• General Work Experience
• 7+ years software development for real-time industrial automation systems.
• Ability to handle projects from the inception to the product delivery.
• Software programming languages such as C, C++, Java, Python.
• Embedded Linux development using Yocto project.
• Industrial network protocols such as Modbus TCP/RTU (must have), EtherNet/IP, BACnet/IP or SNMP (an asset).
• Web application development using HTML5 and JavaScript preferably with Vue.js framework.
• GUI development for industrial touch panels (Qt framework an asset).
• Familiarity with electrical power quality monitoring and related standards such as IEEE 1159, IEEE1459, IEC 61000-4-30.
• Knowledge of NIST SP 800-82, NIST Cybersecurity Framework combined with IEC 62443 highly desired.
• Demonstrates initiative and a passion for achieving results expeditiously.
• Resourceful, innovative and energetic.

Compensation: $110,000 to $130,000 CAD

Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodation for disabilities to support participation of candidates in all aspects of the recruitment process.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.

All applications are reviewed directly by the Socomec North America Talent Acquisition team and other human reviewers. No automated or AI‑based systems are used to make decisions in the application review process.

We thank all those who apply. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.