Embedded Systems Engineer (m/f/d)

Monathemachine; Bad Waldsee; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

MONA Motors GmbH in Bad Waldsee, Germany, is seeking an Embedded Systems Engineer to advance our electric wheel loaders with focus on embedded software, VCUs, and telematics.

You will develop, test, and integrate VCU software and CAN bus communications, collaborate with international suppliers, and help push reliability, efficiency, and user experience in our growing mobility solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering or similar.
• Practical embedded software development experience, esp. in vehicles or machinery.
• Strong Embedded C/C++ programming skills.
• Experience with CAN Bus communication (CAN 2.0, CAN FD; CANopen/SAE J1939 preferred).
• Experience with vehicle control systems, motor controllers, or battery management systems.
• Good English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• VCU software development and optimization for electric wheel loaders.
• Develop control functions for electric drive, motor controllers, BMS, charging, and vehicle operations.
• Telematics (T-Box) development and cloud communication.
• CAN bus configuration and troubleshooting.
• Software integration with hardware for reliable vehicle control.
• Testing, diagnostics, and validation on prototypes and production vehicles.
• Collaborate with international suppliers, especially in China.
• Prepare software specs, interfaces, test reports, and documentation.
• Support product development focusing on reliability and energy efficiency.

Skills

Embedded C/C++ programming

CAN Bus communication

Real-time systems

English communication

Embedded Linux/RTOS

Education

Electrical Engineering / Mechatronics degree

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

MQTT / IoT protocols

Job description

About MONA Motors

MONA Motors GmbH is a German company specializing in innovative electric utility vehicles and energy solutions. Our mission is to develop practical, efficient, and sustainable technologies for agricultural, industrial, and commercial applications.

To strengthen our engineering team, we are looking for a skilled and motivated Embedded Systems Engineer (m/f/d) with a strong focus on embedded software development, Vehicle Control Units (VCUs), and telematics systems for our electric wheel loaders.

Your Responsibilities

As an Embedded Systems Engineer, you will play a key role in developing, programming, integrating, and optimizing the electronic control systems of our electric wheel loaders.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• VCU Software Development: Develop, program, test, and optimize embedded software for Vehicle Control Units (VCUs) used in electric wheel loaders.

• Vehicle Control Functions: Implement control strategies for electric drive systems, motor controllers, battery management systems (BMS), charging systems, and vehicle operating functions.

• Telematics (T-Box): Develop and integrate telematics solutions for vehicle monitoring, GPS positioning, remote diagnostics, operating data acquisition, and communication with cloud-based platforms.

• CAN Bus Communication: Develop, configure, and troubleshoot CAN-based communication between vehicle components, including VCU, BMS, motor controllers, displays, and telematics modules.

• Embedded Software Integration: Integrate software and hardware components into reliable and efficient vehicle control architectures.

• Testing & Validation: Conduct functional testing, system diagnostics, troubleshooting, and software validation on prototypes and production vehicles.

• Supplier Collaboration: Work closely with international hardware and software suppliers, particularly in China, to define technical requirements, resolve integration issues, and implement product improvements.

• Technical Documentation: Prepare software specifications, interface descriptions, test reports, and technical documentation.

• Product Development: Support the continuous improvement of our electric wheel loaders, focusing on reliability, performance, energy efficiency, and user experience.

Your Qualifications

Required:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, or a comparable technical discipline.

• Practical experience in embedded software development, preferable in electric vehicles, mobile machinery, or industrial equipment.

• Strong programming skills in Embedded C/C++.

• Experience with microcontrollers, embedded controllers, and real-time systems.

• Good understanding of CAN Bus communication, including CAN 2.0, CAN FD, and preferably CANopen or SAE J1939.

• Experience with vehicle control systems, motor controllers, or battery management systems.

• Knowledge of embedded software debugging, testing, and diagnostic tools.

• Good English communication skills.

Preferred:

• Experience in programming and calibrating Vehicle Control Units (VCUs).

• Experience with telematics control units (T-Box), GPS/GNSS, LTE/4G/5G, MQTT, and IoT communication protocols.

• Familiarity with electric powertrains, lithium-ion battery systems, and charging technologies.

• Experience with automotive or off-highway diagnostic protocols, such as UDS.

• Knowledge of Python, MATLAB/Simulink, or model-based software development.

• Experience with embedded Linux or RTOS environments.

• Familiarity with functional safety principles and relevant standards for mobile machinery.

• Experience working with international engineering teams and suppliers, particularly in China.

• German language skills are an advantage.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work on innovative electric wheel loaders and contribute directly to their technical development.

• A hands-on engineering position with responsibility for real products and practical applications.

• A dynamic environment with short decision-making processes.

• Close collaboration with international technology partners and suppliers.

• Opportunities to develop and implement your own technical solutions.

• A workplace in Bad Waldsee, Southern Germany, with a strong regional engineering and manufacturing ecosystem.

• A long-term perspective in the growing market for electric utility vehicles and sustainable technologies.

Your Impact

At MONA Motors, your work will directly influence the performance, reliability, and functionality of our electric wheel loaders.

You will help us develop robust vehicle control software, establish reliable communication between electronic systems, and integrate modern telematics solutions to improve vehicle diagnostics, fleet monitoring, and service capabilities.

We are looking for an engineer who enjoys hands-on development, practical problem-solving, and taking ownership of embedded systems from concept to implementation.