Software Development Engineer

Nidec Motor Corporation; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Motor Corporation is seeking an entry-level Software Development Engineer I in Saint Charles, MO. The role focuses on embedded software development following ASPICE processes and working with a project team.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in Electronics/Electrical/Computer Engineering and 0–1+ years of embedded experience, with strong C/C++ skills and comfort with lab equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical or Computer Engineering or equivalent.
• 0–1+ years of embedded software development experience.
• Strong C/C++ programming for microcontrollers and basic debugging.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Software Development Project Leader in design and development as part of the team.
• Write and modify software documentation, test specs and requirements.
• Implement code and fix bugs during development and maintenance.
• Create test cases, execute tests, and log defects.
• Coordinate with lab personnel for prototype testing and collaborate with production for safe launches.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Lab equipment

Git

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics/Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Doxygen

Job description

We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world’s dreams, people’s dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality.

All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world’s and people’s tomorrows; the world’s first, the world’s best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society.

Job Summary

Objective
The Software Development Engineer I develops embedded software by following defined ASPICE processes as directed by the Software Development on a program.
Essential Responsibilities

• Assists the Software Development Project Leader in design and development as an active member of the team.
• Writes and modifies software documentation (incl. Requirements, design documents and test specifications)
• Implements code as directed by the Software Development Project Leader.
• Fixes bugs/problems in code during the development and maintenance phases and modifies corresponding documentation.
• Creates test cases, executes tests and logs the defects.
• Updates the status of issues in the problem tracking system.
• Coordinates with laboratory personnel on the testing of prototypes.
• Collaborates with production to achieve safe launches of programs and maintain existing ones.

Experience: 0 - 1+ years of software development engineering experience (embedded focus preferred).

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent technical field.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Required

• Strong foundation in embedded programming using C or C++ for 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit microcontroller target environments
• Proficiency using lab equipment (e.g., Oscilloscopes, Logic analyzers, Function generators)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Experience with software version control systems (e.g., Git)

Optional Skills (Not mandatory, knowledge on any of the following is a plus)

• Experience with Python / any scripting language
• Familiarity with Modeling / SW design tools (Doxygen, or UML tools)
• Familiarity with the Atlassian Suite tools (Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence)
• Familiarity with deploying software via continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines (e.g., Jenkins)

NOTE: This position Is Not open to external sourcing (Recruiting agencies)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmitive Action at Nidec

Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmitive Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

Work Shift Schedule

First Shift (United States of America)

No Soliciting

Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.