Embedded Systems Engineer

Tecan Technology Development Boston, Inc.; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) Employer match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A technology development company in Woburn is seeking an Associate Engineer to develop and debug embedded firmware for microcontrollers. The role involves collaboration with systems, hardware, and software engineers to optimize firmware performance. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering and experience in embedded development using C/C++. Competitive salary range of $100k-$120k offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in embedded firmware development.
• Experience with various communication protocols.
• Ability to interpret schematics and debug hardware.

Responsibilities

• Develop and debug embedded firmware for microcontrollers.
• Collaborate on system integration with various engineering teams.
• Document system interfaces and participate in design reviews.

Skills

Embedded firmware development

C and C++ programming

Python scripting

RTOS and communication protocols

Debugging skills

Education

B.S. or M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Embedded Linux

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

ARM-based microcontrollers

Job description

Overview

Tecan Technology Development Boston (TDB) is a core innovation center within Tecan’s global R&D ecosystem. Located in greater Boston, a world hub for life sciences, biotech and MedTech talent, TDB focuses on platform-level innovation across life sciences, diagnostics, and medical devices. TDB is mandated to become a core innovation center within Tecan’s global R&D ecosystem. We offer a rewarding work environment with global opportunities while maintaining the agility of a small start-up company, employee-focused, and highly collaborative. We’re looking for people who bring their passion and talent to work.

Your Contribution

• Develop and debug embedded firmware for microcontrollers and embedded Linux platforms
• Support board-level bring-up, device drivers, and middleware development
• Collaborate with systems, hardware, and software engineers on system integration
• Optimize performance, reliability, and maintainability of firmware components
• Document system interfaces and participate in cross-functional design reviews

Your Background

• B.S. or M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline
• 2+ years of experience in embedded firmware development using C and C++ with the ability to script systems using Python
• Experience with RTOS, SPI, CAN, I2C, USB, Ethernet, and serial protocols
• Ability to interpret schematics and debug with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.
• Familiarity with various ARM-based microcontrollers
• Register level understanding of typical microcontroller peripherals and how to use them

Bonus Skills

• Experience with embedded Linux including developing device drivers and kernel modules
• Prior work in laboratory automation, diagnostics, or medical devices
• Knowledge of regulatory standards like IEC 62304 – Medical Device Software Life Cycle Processes
• Experience implementing security related embedded systems including secure boot, trusted firmware, etc.
• Low power microcontroller implementation for battery driven systems
• Familiar with low power Bluetooth/BLE standards

Why join Tecan Technology Development Boston now?

• Create: Be part of building a high-impact R&D site from the ground up
• Influence: Shape team culture, capabilities, and technology direction
• Grow: Access career opportunities within a globally integrated organization
• Collaborate: Work at the intersection of engineering, biology, and applied science in close contact with Tecan’s global teams and partners

Compensation and Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Health Reimbursement Account
• 14 Company-Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Employer match on employee's first 6% contributions; with no vesting period
• Long/Short-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Indemnity
• Legal Shield/Identity Shield
• Pet Insurance

Annual Compensation Range: $100,000-$120,000 DOE

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Design
• Industries: Medical Equipment Manufacturing and Design Services

Our purpose: At Tecan we are driven to improve people’s lives and health by empowering customers to scale healthcare innovation globally from life science to the clinic. We collaborate with customers from early-stage innovation through project implementation and beyond, delivering products, services and solutions that make lab processes and medical procedures precise, reproducible and compliant.

Stay unique and make it count. Our values - trust, highest standards and ambition - are the cornerstones of our business and provide the framework for Tecan's culture. We foster a positive and empowering environment where our rarest assets, our unique employees, can grow and bring their passion and talent to work.

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