Senior Manager - R&D Embedded System (Firmware)

Schneider Electric; India; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Navi Mumbai (Mahape) seeks an experienced Senior Manager – Embedded Firmware to design, develop and maintain embedded firmware using Embedded C on Linux-based systems with RTOS, including FreeRTOS.

You will drive all phases of the software development life cycle, collaborate with hardware, software and systems teams, debug for performance, reliability and safety, and ensure documentation and adherence to functional safety and cybersecurity practices.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of embedded firmware development experience.
• Proficiency in Embedded C programming.
• Strong Linux and FreeRTOS experience in embedded environments.
• Knowledge of CAN, SPI, I2C, UART protocols.
• Experience with debugging tools and version control (Git).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Embedded C

Linux

FreeRTOS

CAN

SPI

I2C

UART

Motor control

Functional safety

Cybersecurity in embedded systems

Git

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Electrical/Electronics

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Job description

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, the company posted revenues of €34.2 billion. It addresses homes, buildings, data centers, 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 so many.

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

Position Title: Senior Manager – Embedded Firmware

Education: B.E / B.Tech (Electrical/ Electronics) with 5- 12 years of experience

Location: Mahape, Navi Mumbai

Key Responsibility

• 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

• 8+ 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).
• 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.

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate and we ‘embrace different’ as one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do. This extends to our Candidates and is embedded in our Hiring Practices. You can find out more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here and our DEI Policy here

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Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate and we ‘embrace different’ as one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do. This extends to our Candidates and is embedded in our Hiring Practices. You can find out more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here and our DEI Policy here

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Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of 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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