Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Sealed Air Corporation; Ayer (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Sealed Air Corporation in Ayer, MA is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join our team. You will design, develop, and support software and control systems for packaging equipment, focusing on embedded software, firmware, and industrial controls throughout the product lifecycle.

You will work with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment to deliver innovative solutions that improve equipment performance and customer experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; Electrical Engineering preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in electrical design and software development.
• Proficiency with C/C++, C#, and Python programming.
• Experience with IoT technology and edge devices.
• Experience designing/restful APIs and working with industrial protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain software/firmware for industrial control systems and test equipment.
• Develop software for data collection, database connectivity, and RESTful APIs.
• Design and program HMI/GUI interfaces.
• Maintain documentation and ECN-based changes.
• Support manufacturing activities and equipment commissioning.
• Create BOMs and assist with wiring/cable drawings as needed.
• Troubleshoot with root cause analysis and field support.

Skills

Embedded software

C/C++

Python

IoT edge devices

RESTful APIs

Industrial networks

PLC programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Sealed Air is seeking a driven, team-oriented Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join our team in Ayer, Massachusetts. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development of packaging equipment, with a primary focus on embedded software, firmware, and industrial control system design throughout the product lifecycle. In this role, you will design, develop, and support software and control systems for both new and existing packaging equipment platforms. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that improve equipment performance, connectivity, and customer experience. Candidates should be comfortable working in an Agile development environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously, communicating with customers, and contributing both independently and as part of a collaborative engineering team.

Scope

This position supports the full lifecycle of Sealed Air's protective packaging equipment portfolio, including new equipment development projects, support of legacy equipment, design and support of production test equipment, troubleshooting, problem solving, and cross-functional team support.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain software/firmware for industrial control systems, embedded control systems, and test equipment.
• Develop and maintain software for database connections and data collection solutions.
• Design and program HMI/GUI interfaces.
• Maintain revision control on all documentation, drawings, and programs via engineering change notices (ECN) and document control systems.
• Support manufacturing relating to customer orders, inventory, parts, documentation, equipment commissioning, and maintenance of test equipment.
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials.
• Troubleshooting and field support with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Create and maintain schematic drawings in AutoCAD (on occasion).
• Create and maintain cable assembly drawings and wire run/point-to-point lists (on occasion).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent on the job experience preferred.
• 7+ years of experience with electrical design and project engineering/software development.
• Proficiency with software development for equipment and services.
• Experience with C / C++, C#, and Python programming.
• Experience with IoT technology with a focus on edge devices.
• Experience designing, developing, testing, and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Experience with industrial network protocols such as: Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, CAN Bus, DeviceNet.
• Knowledge of industrial controls and PLC programming with ladder logic a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working with and providing guidance to peers.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.
• Ability to travel if required.
• Embedded Software and Firmware Development