Senior Embedded Engineer

WHO WE ARE: If you're looking to work at a technology company that designs and manufactures its own solutions and is a leading enabler to the industrial Internet of Things (IoT), consider joining MultiTech's innovative, hard-working team. MultiTech designs, develops and manufactures communications equipment for the industrial IoT, connecting physical assets to business processes to deliver enhanced value. Founded by an engineer more than 50 years ago, we are committed to quality and service excellence. Our customers rely on MultiTech products and people to address their needs, while our history of innovation ensures they stay ahead of the latest technology with a partner who will be there for the life of their solution.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR: The Senior Embedded Engineer will develop embedded firmware and hardware to be run on microcontrollers. They will contribute to a team effort in developing a complete custom product all the way from concept and requirements gathering, to development, prototyping and testing, right through to mass production. As a senior member of the team, this role will provide technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Develop embedded products based on customer requirements.
• Design firmware, software modules, test modules, and analog/digital Electronics.
• Actively participate in system integration (electronics, mechanical, software, app, cloud).
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define project goals, requirements, and deliverables;
  • Develop project plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies; and
  • Monitor and track project progress, ensuring milestones are met within the specified timeframes.
• Participate in design reviews.
• Collaborate closely with PCB layout design.
• Interact with suppliers in support of the design solutions and deliverable execution.
• Design working prototypes to validate concepts or new components.
• Identify and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring timely resolution and minimizing impact on project timelines;
  • Conduct root cause analysis, propose solutions, and implement corrective actions; and
  • Act as an escalation point for technical issues raised by the team.
• Identify and recommend product performance improvements.
• Design and develop in compliance with all applicable regulations and safety standards.
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of new and current trends in electronics design and relevant technologies (sensors, RFID/BLE, power supplies, etc.)
• Self-manage the scheduling of projects; attend weekly project meetings.

WHAT YOU BRING:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• University degree in Engineering (Embedded software is preferable, otherwise Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, etc.)
• 5+ years of related experience in embedded design.
• Strong abilities in C programming for embedded environments.
• Experience with RTOS concepts, Event-handling and scheduling.
• Experience with Microcontrollers, GPIO, Flash memory, UART, SPI, I2C.
• Experience in developing code on wireless chips e.g. BLE, WiFi, Sub-GHz, GPS, LoRa, RFID, IoT.
• Experience working with embedded toolchains (e.g. IDE, Compilers, Optimizers, Revision controls etc.) 
• Experience with schematic capture is required; Altium Designer preferred.
• Experience with low power analog design including but not limited to: IR sensors, LED drivers, OPAMPs, batteries, power supplies, DC motor and valve driving circuits, signal conditioning, filters, ADC and DAC circuits would be preferred.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• In-depth knowledge of system architecture, design patterns, and best practices.
• Knowledge of product development and design for manufacturing and testability.
• Strong understanding of analog and analog-digital electronics design, test, and verification.
• Strong ability to problem-solve and generate innovative solutions.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to understand and translate high-level, longer-term goals into short term deliverables and commitments.
• Ability to mentor team members, providing technical guidance and fostering a positive team culture.