Project Engineer - Embedded Software (m/f/d)

Stanley Black & Decker Deutschland GmbH; Idstein; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible & Hybrid Work

30 days vacation

Company Pension

Bike Leasing

LinkedIn Learning

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. in Germany (Hessen) invites a Project Engineer - Embedded Software to lead the design and implementation of complex embedded software, including real-time systems, multi-processor communications, and signal processing.

You translate requirements into milestones, write tests, and ensure quality while collaborating with the architecture and project teams. You will mentor engineers, contribute to product performance metrics, and drive improvements in control loops with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in CS or EE; Master’s is a plus.
• Strong background in embedded software and motor control.
• Experience with FOC and six-step BLDC architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of embedded software with real-time performance.
• Break down requirements into actionable objectives for the team.
• Write and run tests to ensure coverage of critical components.
• Ensure quality, performance, and adherence to coding specs.
• Collaborate to align with architectural standards and cross-functional teams.
• Flag variances and adjust scope as needed.
• Review pull requests and maintain project tickets.

Skills

Embedded software

Real-time systems

Motor control

FOC control

C/C++

Git

Jira

CMake

Team collaboration

Mentoring

English & German

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree (advantage)

Tools

SEGGER Ozone

STM32/G0/G4

Infineon XMC1402

Jira

Git

CMake

Job description

Come build your career It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of approximately 43,500 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT, BLACK+DECKER, CRAFTSMAN, STANLEY, CUB CADET, and HUSTLER. We are looking for you to join us as soon as possible in the role of Project Engineer - Embedded Software (m/f/d)

Job

• Lead the design and implementation of complex embedded software, including software interfaces, high-performance real-time implementations, multi-processor communications, and signal processing.
• Break down functional and business requirements into clear, actionable, and estimable objectives; provide recommendations to management and project team members.
• Write and execute appropriate tests to ensure coverage for business-critical components.
• Ensure quality, performance, and adherence to coding specifications.
• Work collaboratively with fellow team members to ensure design, development, and execution align with established architectural standards.
• Notify the team or technical manager of variances from plans and identify changes in scope or work.
• Act as a required reviewer on critical, structural, or architectural Pull Requests.
• Create and maintain organized story or epic tickets in project management tools.

About You

• You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. In fact, you embrace it.
• Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good?
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field (Master’s degree considered an advantage).
• Solid, practical experience with motor control systems.
• While familiarity with core control algorithms is essential, primary emphasis is on: Application-level control, system integration, and supervisory control logic outside the core FOC routines.
• Hands‑on parameter identification, tuning, and optimization of control loops under real-world operating conditions.
• Practical understanding of Field‑Oriented Control (FOC) (sensored and sensorless) and Trapezoidal (Six‑Step) BLDC architectures.
• Advanced experience with CMake, particularly structuring multi-target/multi-variant builds from a shared codebase.
• Hands‑on experience developing and debugging time‑critical software using live-variable tracking (e.g., SEGGER Ozone) and bench instrumentation.
• Strong experience with ARM Cortex‑M architectures (especially Cortex‑M0/M0+ and M4), utilizing devices such as STM32G0/G4, Infineon XMC1402, or equivalent.
• Advanced proficiency in C/C++, object‑oriented design, Git, and navigating microcontroller errata sheets.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with an understanding of impact on product metrics, cost, schedule, and quality.
• Proficiency with Jira workflows/APIs and excellent communication skills for authoring technical proposals and reports.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers, collaborate cross‑functionally, and uphold core company values (innovation, agility, inclusivity, integrity, and accountability).
• Willingness to travel.
• English and German language proficiency (spoken and written).

Your Benefits at SBD – More Than Just a Workplace

• Flexible & Hybrid Work: Shape your workday individually with modern, flexible work models and 30 days of vacation.
• Financial Security & Retirement Planning: Benefit from company pension plans, salary conversion with employer contributions, and capital‑forming benefits.
• Health & Protection: Enjoy comprehensive coverage through accident and occupational disability insurance – even during your free time.
• Mobility & Sustainability: Take advantage of our attractive bike leasing offer for environmentally conscious and healthy mobility.
• Learning & Development: Access LinkedIn Learning and continuously develop your skills.
• Exclusive Employee Benefits: Save with 50-60% discounts on our branded products, and benefit from corporate perks and attractive discounts on travel, events, and more.
• Family Friendliness & Engagement: We support you in balancing work and family and encourage your volunteer engagement – including financial support.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of nationality, gender, religion, disability, age, or sexual identity.

Who We Are

We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state‑of‑the‑art 'smart factory' products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.

Global Benefits & Perks

You’ll be rewarded with a competitive salary plus receive entitlements and benefits unique to your country of hire.

• Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
• Learning & Development: Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state‑of‑the‑art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).
• Diverse & Inclusive Culture: We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.
• Purpose-Driven Company: You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

Additional Company Culture & Values

For the builders and protectors, for the makers and explorers, for those shaping and reshaping our world through hard work and inspiration, Stanley Black & Decker provides the tools and innovative solutions you can trust to get the job done—and we have since 1843.

We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.