Motion Control Firmware Engineer

Frencken Group; Eindhoven; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Frencken Group in Eindhoven, Netherlands, seeks a System Control Engineer to develop software for control, communication, automation, and diagnostics of mechatronic products. You will design firmware for motor control, sensor data acquisition, and embedded communication while writing test scripts for automation and validation.

The role requires a degree in Embedded Systems or related fields and 2–5 years of hands-on experience with C, C++, Python, and embedded motion control (including position

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Embedded Systems, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Systems & Control or a related field.
• 2-5 years practical experience in designing the firmware for real-time embedded systems.
• Experience in C, C++ and Python, including debugging and creating test automation.
• Experience in implementing different sensor types and motor controls in embedded motion control systems, such as position control and FOC.
• Knowledge of verification, validation and system qualification methodologies.
• Good system level thinking of mechatronic systems.
• Good communication skills in English and proficient with working in multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with EtherCAT, especially SOEM and SOES libraries is a plus.
• Experience with designing test frameworks or test automation architecture is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for control, communication, automation, and diagnostics of mechatronic products.
• Design and implement firmware for motor control, sensor data acquisition, and communication for embedded systems.
• Write scripts for test automation, measurement data analysis, and system validation.
• Debug hardware-software issues using measurement equipment and software tools.
• Improve software quality, reliability, maintainability, and performance.
• Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers to realize complete mechatronic products.

Skills

C

C++

Python

English communication

Test automation

Embedded systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Embedded Systems

Master's degree in Embedded Systems

Tools

SOEM (Simple Open EtherCAT Master)

SOES (Simple Open EtherCAT Slave)

Job description

Frencken Group in Eindhoven, Netherlands, seeks a System Control Engineer to develop software for control, communication, automation, and diagnostics of mechatronic products. You will design firmware for motor control, sensor data acquisition, and embedded communication while writing test scripts for automation and validation.

The role requires a degree in Embedded Systems or related fields and 2–5 years of hands-on experience with C, C++, Python, and embedded motion control (including position