Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Industrial Controls

Columbus McKinnon EMEA; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus McKinnon Corporation is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join our team and develop embedded software for industrial automation controls and wireless communication products. You will design architectures, implement code in C and C++, and conduct comprehensive testing across unit, integration, and system levels.

You will work with cross-functional teams, apply modern engineering practices, read schematics, and leverage RF/wireless knowledge.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and test embedded software solutions.
• Experience with industrial controls, including VFD drives.
• Experience with control systems design and implementation is preferred.
• Experience with RF communications hardware and software is preferred.
• Working knowledge of electronic circuits and ability to read schematic diagrams.
• Proficiency with test and debug tools: multimeters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers.

Responsibilities

• Develop architecture and designs to meet product requirements.
• Design and develop embedded software using C, C++.
• Conduct unit, integration, and system tests.
• Code in controlled workflow using JIRA, version control, and code reviews.
• Drive innovative designs based on input from product management and customers.
• Adapt to meet deadlines with strong time management.
• Contribute to team guidelines and best practices for embedded software.
• Travel up to 10% to other CMCO locations and customer sites.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

ARM with RTOS

Low level protocols

Wireless tech (BT/BLE/Wi‑Fi)

Secure boot

Schematic reading

Education

B.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering

M.S. preferred

Job description

Columbus McKinnon Corporation is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join our team and develop embedded software for industrial automation controls and wireless communication products. You will design architectures, implement code in C and C++, and conduct comprehensive testing across unit, integration, and system levels.

You will work with cross-functional teams, apply modern engineering practices, read schematics, and leverage RF/wireless knowledge.