Embedded Software Manager — Research Lead for Data Center Tech

LITE-ON SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

LITEON Singapore invites applications to join the Cloud Infrastructure Platform and Solutions (CIPS) Research Team. You will engage in early-stage research projects with academia, suppliers, customers and partners to deliver proof-of-concept designs and system demonstrations.

The role centers on leading embedded firmware design in C/C++ and HDLs for MCUs, DSPs and FPGAs, developing real-time control loops, tests and documentation, and shaping controller architectures for future data-center

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s degree in Electrical / Electronic / Control Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years experience in control theory and signal processing with 3 years in a leadership or team-lead role.
• Understanding of common power electronic architectures (AC/DC, DC/AC, DC/DC, etc) and control methods.
• Knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink, embedded software (C/C++), and software architecture design.
• Experience defining and setting up controller platforms and code management across multiple projects.
• Solid understanding of microcontroller architectures, sensors, and communication protocols.
• Hands-on prototyping and testing experience using oscilloscopes, electronic loads and power analysers.
• Expertise in using simulation tools to aid the development and assessment of the proposed solution (MATLAB, Simulink, Python, LTspice, etc.)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, leadership and communication skills.
• Experience planning projects, allocating engineering resource and project status reporting.
• Demonstrated passion for innovation and commitment to continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to design and implement embedded firmware in C/C++ and HDLs on MCUs, DSPs and FPGAs to demonstrate real world performance of novel power and cooling system technologies.
• Develop real-time control loops, PWM generation, ADC sampling, protection, fault handling, calibration, communications and sensor integration.
• Own controller selection, understanding hardware and control requirements to select appropriate controllers.
• Create automated unit and integration tests, supporting HIL/SIL test benches.
• Contribute to system requirements, architecture, code reviews, and documentation.
• Use coding standards and software version control to produce understandable and re-useable software.
• Support design for safety, compliance and reliability.
• Continuously research controller devices and architectures for lab demonstrations and product integration.
• Write research reports, design guides, patents and performance reports.

Skills

Leadership

C/C++ programming

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

PhD or Master’s in Electrical/Electronic/Control Engineering or related field

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

LTspice

Job description

LITEON Singapore invites applications to join the Cloud Infrastructure Platform and Solutions (CIPS) Research Team. You will engage in early-stage research projects with academia, suppliers, customers and partners to deliver proof-of-concept designs and system demonstrations.

The role centers on leading embedded firmware design in C/C++ and HDLs for MCUs, DSPs and FPGAs, developing real-time control loops, tests and documentation, and shaping controller architectures for future data-center