Senior Manager - Embedded Systems (Firmware)

Schneider Electric - Global; Mumbai; On-site; INR 15,00,000 - 25,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy management firm is seeking a Senior Manager – Embedded Systems (Firmware Design) in Navi Mumbai. You'll design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure high-performance embedded systems. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Electronics and at least 5 years of embedded firmware experience, especially with Embedded C, Linux, and FreeRTOS.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in embedded firmware development.
• Proficiency in Embedded C programming.
• Strong experience with Linux and FreeRTOS in embedded environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware using Embedded C.
• Work with Linux-based embedded systems and RTOS environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware and software engineering.

Skills

Embedded C programming

Linux and FreeRTOS in embedded environments

Debugging tools

Version control systems (e.g., Git)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics/Electronics & Communication or related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Job description

Overview

Schneider Electric SE is a French multinational company that specializes in digital automation and energy management. Schneider Electric is a publicly traded Fortune Global 500 company with revenues of €34.2 billion. It addresses homes, buildings, data centres, infrastructure, and industries by combining energy technologies, real-time automation, software, and services. Schneider Electric is the parent company of APC, Aveva, L&T E&A among others.

Lauritz Knudsen Electrical and Automation (a unit of Schneider Electric India Pvt. Ltd.) is a pioneering electrical and automation brand with a rich legacy of over 70 years in India. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of low-voltage and medium-voltage switchgear, automation solutions, software, and services catering to diverse segments, including homes, agriculture, buildings, infrastructure, and industry.

Position

Position Title: Senior Manager – Embedded Systems (Firmware Design)

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electronics/ Electronics & Communication or related field.

Experience: 5 - 10 years

Work Location: Navi Mumbai (Mahape)

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware using Embedded C.
• Work with Linux-based embedded systems and RTOS environments like FreeRTOS.
• Participate in all phases of the software development life cycle: requirements, design, implementation, testing, and maintenance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, software, and systems engineering.
• Debug and optimize firmware for performance, reliability, and safety.
• Document design specifications, code, and test procedures.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of experience in embedded firmware development.
• Proficiency in Embedded C programming.
• Strong experience with Linux and FreeRTOS in embedded environments.
• Solid understanding of the embedded development life cycle and best practices.
• Experience with debugging tools, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and version control systems (e.g., Git).

Good to Have

• Experience working on motor protection applications, Motor Control Unit, Feeder relays.
• Knowledge of functional safety standards.
• Exposure to cybersecurity in embedded systems (e.g., secure boot, encryption, secure communication).
• Familiarity with communication protocols like CAN, SPI, I2C, UART.

Diversity & Inclusion

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.

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