Embedded Software Controls Engineer

Mindlance; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment firm is seeking an Embedded Software Controls Engineer for a position based in Waterloo, IA. The role involves designing, developing, and testing embedded software specifically for agricultural equipment. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field and experience in mechatronics, as well as strong C/C++ programming skills, will thrive in this collaborative environment that values effective communication and problem-solving. This role is expected to last for 36+ months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, or Ag Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience in mechatronics with a solid understanding of electrical, electronics, hydraulics, and mechanical systems.
• Subsystem design and software development experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and document embedded software for agricultural equipment.
• Participate in control system design and analysis.
• Verify subsystem requirements through testing.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Mechatronics understanding

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, or Ag Engineering

Tools

Embedded software development tools

Job description

Position: Embedded Software Controls Engineer

Location: Waterloo, IA

Duration: 36 + months

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Responsibilities

• As an Embedded Software Controls Engineer, you will design, develop, test, and document embedded software for electromechanical/electrohydraulic subsystems for agricultural equipment projects. In addition, you will create and develop software per the John Deere Embedded Software Development Process and participate in control system design and analysis.
• Participate in functional/subsystem design/test requirement reviews and document results.
• Verify that the subsystem meets requirements through a combination of virtual and hardware based testing, including desktop, bench, and vehicle simulator testing.
• Analyze current production/experimental issues, develop an understanding of the root cause, and create appropriate action plans to resolve these issues.
• Provide technical support during system field‑testing activities on an as‑needed basis.
• Provide necessary design documentation to support the development of service publications.

Qualifications

• Ideally, you will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, Ag Engineering, or equivalent experience in a related career field.
• Experience working in mechatronics, including a solid understanding of electrical and electronics, hydraulics, and mechanical systems.
• Subsystem design, software development, and electronic circuit design and analysis experience.
• Experience with C/C++ programming language and software development tools for embedded microcontrollers in mobile applications.
• Control system experience preferably related to propulsion systems.
• Technical experience related to design/diagnostics of mechanical/electrical/hydraulic systems.
• Experience with control systems design and analysis.
• Some product engineering experience.

What It Takes: We need an excellent communicator, both verbal and written, who thrives on solving problems and working in a team environment.

Business casual dress code.

Thanks & Regards,

Technical Recruiter,

Direct No: 732-201-7026

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.