Embedded Software Engineer

Crown Equipment Corporation; New Bremen (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown Equipment Corporation is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to design and develop software for forklifts and material handling equipment. You will work on sensors, actuators, and controls, and participate in code reviews to ensure safety and reliability.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in embedded systems with C/C++, FreeRTOS, CAN bus tools, Python scripting, and experience with software architecture and testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related; or equivalent experience.
• Good written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to occasionally travel with overnight stays.
• Reliable transportation to travel locally between company locations during scheduled workday.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in embedded software systems to influence the design and development of innovative forklifts and material handling equipment. Design, develop, and analyze software application solutions that interface electronic sensors, actuators, and controls of vehicle systems, user interface, or radio-controlled devices.
• Product Analysis and Specification - Conceptualize ideas for software control of sensors, actuators and systems. Conduct detail system analysis to define scope, objectives and design solutions.
• Product Design and Development - Develop software solutions that meet operation, safety, modularity and coding/product requirements. Review hardware schematics and establish methods to support the hardware design with low-level software components. Develop detailed design documentation including block, state and signal flow diagrams.
• Product Testing and Support - Conduct bench-level unit testing and on-vehicle verification and validation tests. Participate in code reviews to demonstrate compliance to product requirements.
• Work fully onsite. Once onboarded, may work hybrid remote meaning mostly onsite each week. (Reasonable commuting distance required.)

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related; or equivalent experience

Tools

CANOpen

Vector CANape

Vector CANalyzer

Python

C/C++

Job description

Embedded Software Engineer (Indefinite US Work Authorization Required)

Location:

New Bremen, OH, US, 45869

Company Description:

Crown Equipment Corporation is one of the world’s largest material handling companies, with a reputation for award-winning product design, advanced engineering and technology, and superior after-sale service. Crown produces and sells a broad range of forklifts, batteries, chargers, automation and fleet management technologies that are revolutionizing the material-handling industry.

Job Posting External

Job Duties:

• Provide expertise in embedded software systems to influence the design and development of innovative forklifts and material handling equipment. Design, develop, and analyze software application solutions that interface electronic sensors, actuators, and controls of vehicle systems, user interface, or radio-controlled devices.

• Product Analysis and Specification - Conceptualize ideas for software control of sensors, actuators and systems. Conduct detail system analysis to define scope, objectives and design solutions.

• Product Design and Development - Develop software solutions that meet operation, safety, modularity and coding/product requirements. Review hardware schematics and establish methods to support the hardware design with low-level software components. Develop detailed design documentation including block, state and signal flow diagrams.

• Product Testing and Support - Conduct bench-level unit testing and on-vehicle verification and validation tests. Participate in code reviews to demonstrate compliance to product requirements.

• Work fully onsite. Once onboarded, may work hybrid remote meaning mostly onsite each week. (Reasonable commuting distance required.)

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related; or equivalent experience

• Good written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to occasionally travel with overnight stays

• Reliable transportation to travel locally between company locations during scheduled workday

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 or more years of experience designing and developing embedded system software applications, using Real-time Operating Systems (FreeRTOS) [Salary will be commensurate with experience]

• Proficiency in C/C++ Experience with CAN bus communication protocols and tools including CANOpen, XCP, Vector CANape, and Vector CANalyzer

• Experience developing scripts with Python

• Knowledge of unit testing methodology (VectorCAST experience desired)

• Knowledge of software architecture and state diagrams

• Experience with task management and version control software, with Jira, Confluence, and Git desired

Work Authorization:

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Individuals with temporary visas are ineligible. Sponsorship for work authorization, now or in the future, is unavailable.

Compensation and Benefits:

Crown offers an excellent wage and benefits package for full-time employees including Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Benefits Plan, 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Life and Disability Benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement, and much more.

EOE Veterans/Disabilities