Senior Manager - R&D Embedded System (Firmware)

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

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Senior Manager – Embedded Firmware for its India operations in Mahape, Navi Mumbai. The role focuses on leading embedded firmware design, integration, and lifecycle management across hardware and software teams to deliver reliable automation and energy-management solutions.

Ideal candidates will have 8+ years in embedded firmware, strong C programming, Linux/FreeRTOS experience, and familiarity with functional safety and secure embedded systems.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Embedded C programming and RTOS concepts.
• Experience with Linux in embedded environments and FreeRTOS.
• Hands-on knowledge of CAN, SPI, I2C, UART protocols.
• Strong debugging skills with engineers across hardware/software teams.

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.

Skills

Embedded C

Linux

FreeRTOS

CAN

SPI

I2C

UART

Git

Debugging tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Functional safety

Cybersecurity

Motor control

Education

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

Tools

Git

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.

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