Software Engineer Robotics

Tennant Company; Minneapolis (MN); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 128 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical plan

401(k) with 100% match up to 6%

Paid vacation time

8 paid holidays

Dental and vision coverage

Wellness rewards

Employee Assistance Program

Disability and life insurance

Résumé du poste

Tennant Company is seeking an Experienced Software Engineer to join the Robotics Product Development organization. The role focuses on embedded and connected software powering robotic cleaning machines and related platforms.

You will collaborate with Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Test, and other Software Engineers to translate requirements into robust software that meets quality and schedule objectives.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical, Software or Computer Engineering.
• 3–5 years of professional software engineering experience, including embedded or systems-adjacent development.
• Hands-on C/C++ development; Linux/RTOS familiarity.

Responsabilités

• Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded software on Linux/RTOS.
• Support hardware/software integration and debugging.
• Develop software interfacing with connected and distributed systems (CAN/CANOpen, Ethernet/USB).
• Follow Agile or iterative development processes and maintain design docs.

Connaissances

Embedded software

C/C++

Linux/RTOS

Agile

Formation

B.S. in Electrical, Software or Computer Engineering

Outils

Bitbucket

Jira

Visure

Description du poste

Location: United States - Minneapolis, MN

Pay: $85,200 - $127,600

With more than $1B in revenue, Tennant Company is a globally recognized leader in the cleaning equipment industry. For the past 150 years, we have been passionate about developing and manufacturing innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers. At Tennant Company, we are committed to stewardship and creating a cleaner, safer and healthier world. With manufacturing, operations and sales, service, and support functions across the globe, your journey at Tennant can take you places you never expected.

We are seeking an Experienced Software Engineer to join the Tennant Company (TNC) Robotics Product Development organization. This role focuses on the development, integration, and support of embedded and connected software systems that power robotic cleaning machines and related platforms.

The Software Engineer works closely with Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Test, and other Software Engineers to translate product requirements into robust, maintainable software solutions. Success in this role is measured by software quality, reliability, integration effectiveness, and the ability to deliver features on schedule while adhering to sound engineering practices.

Key Responsibilities

Embedded & Platform Software Development

• Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded software using C/C++ on Linux and/or RealTime Operating Systems (RTOS).
• Contribute to software running on machine controllers and companion processing units.

Support activities such as:

• Board bringup and hardware/software integration
• Driver configuration or modification under guidance of senior engineers
• Debugging software and hardware/software interface issues
• Ensure software integrates cleanly with electrical, controls, and mechanical subsystems.

Connected Systems & Communications

• Develop and support software that interfaces with connected and distributed systems, including:
• Controllertocontroller communication (CAN, CANOpen)
• Ethernet and USBbased interfaces
• Support implementation of IoTenabled features under defined architectures, including data exchange and system monitoring.
• Follow established practices for secure and reliable communications.

Software Design & Requirements

• Establish and refine functional requirements and performance targets for assigned software features or subsystems
• Create and maintain software design documentation, including flowcharts, context diagrams, and interface descriptions.
• Participate in design reviews, providing constructive feedback and incorporating review outcomes into designs.
• Ensure software designs align with regulatory and product requirements.

Quality, Testing & Debugging

• Develop software with a strong focus on quality and maintainability.
• Perform software debugging, fault isolation, and root cause analysis.
• Participate in unitlevel and systemlevel testing, supporting verification of software requirements.
• Follow coding standards and contribute to peer reviews.

Development Process & Tooling

• Execute software development activities through the New Product Development (NPD) lifecycle.
• Participate as a contributing team member in Agile or iterative development processes.

Use established tools for:

• Configuration management (Bitbucket or similar)
• Defect tracking and task management (Jira)
• Requirements management and collaboration (Visure or similar)
• Contribute to improving software processes and documentation over time.

CrossFunctional Collaboration

• Work closely with Systems, Hardware, Test, Manufacturing, and external partners to resolve integration challenges.
• Support new product launches and help address issues discovered during integration, testing, or early production.
• Communicate technical status, risks, and recommendations clearly within the team.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Software or Computer Engineering.
• Minimum 3-5 years of professional software engineering experience, including embedded or systemsadjacent development.
• Handson experience developing software using C/C++; familiarity with Linux and/or RTOS environments.
• Experience working with requirements, configuration management, and defect tracking tools.
• Demonstrated ability to debug software and support systemlevel troubleshooting.
• Experience working effectively on crossfunctional engineering teams.

Preferred

• Experience in robotics, autonomous systems, or complex electromechanical products.
• Exposure to IoT or connected systems.
• Experience with scripting or higherlevel languages such as Python or C#.
• Familiarity with communication protocols such as CAN or CANOpen.
• Experience with unit testing, integration testing, or system verification.
• Interest in growing technical scope and responsibility over time.

Key Attributes for Success

• Strong handson software engineer with solid fundamentals and curiosity.
• Comfortable working in complex systems and learning new technologies.
• Qualityfocused, with attention to detail and followthrough.
• Collaborative team member who communicates clearly across disciplines.
• Motivated to grow toward senior or lead software engineering roles.

Total Compensation = Pay range + Benefits

Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. Tennant Sales and Service Co. reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualifications of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity. The salary range reflects both entry into the role and future growth. Total Compensation = Base Salary + Benefits

Benefits

Benefits = A comprehensive benefits package including

• multiple medical plan options
• 401(k) with a 100% match up to 6%
• paid vacation time
• 8 paid company holidays
• 3 personal holidays
• dental and vision coverage
• wellness rewards
• robust family support programs
• companypaid disability and life insurance
• a full Employee Assistance Program

Defining Our Employee Value Proposition

At Tennant Company, we...

Discoverfulfilling work with opportunities for growth and meaningful recognition.
Drivethe quality and innovation our customers rely on in our products and services.
Connectwith people who care about each other, ourbrandsand our communities.

These are the principles that define how our employees experience Tennant Company, make Tennant a great place to grow your career, and are at the core of our legacy and future.Together, they serve as guideposts for working with our customers, our partners and one another.

Begin your journey with us. Let's reinvent how the world cleans.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tennant Company is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made on the basis of individual skill, ability, reliability, productivity, and other factors important to performance. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or any other basis protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.