Senior Embedded Engineer

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

The Custom Solutions division of MultiTech develops complete custom products all the way from concept and requirements gathering, to development, prototyping and testing, right through to mass production. The Senior Embedded Engineer will contribute to these initiatives by developing embedded firmware while also providing senior-level mentorship and technical guidance to other members of the team.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Develop embedded products based on customer requirements.
• Design architecture, firmware, software modules, test modules, and analog/digital Electronics.
• Act as a leader, providing senior-level mentorship and technical guidance to other members of the team.
• 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.)
• 8+ 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.
• Previous experience in a leader/mentor role, providing mentorship and technical guidance while fostering a positive team culture.
• 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.