Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Job Description

Lufkin's Software team seeks a skilled and driven Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design and develop the controller’s Embedded Software / Firmware. The worksite location is Missouri City, TX. The role involves research, design, development, testing, requirement analysis, and the creation of new functions or the redesign/consolidation of existing processes. Our team is committed to growth, learning, and exploration.

Responsibilities

Fully integrated in fast-paced software agile development teams, participate in sprint planning, demos, and daily scrum activities.

Monitoring the software issue tracking system for newly created/assigned issue, identifying the root-cause, finding a resolution, and providing feedback.

Collaborating with stakeholders to ascertain user requirements for specific scenarios.

Creates, implements, optimizes, debugs, refactors, and reuses code to enhance performance, maintainability, and effectiveness.

Actively seeks new knowledge and adapts to emerging trends, technical solutions, and patterns to enhance end-user experience.

Conducts in-depth analysis of user issues to develop and implement efficient solutions.

A detail-oriented individual capable of following written procedures with minimal supervision.

Possesses strong verbal communication and technical writing skills.

Cultivates a robust working relationship with the Lufkin Automation Engineering teams.

Adheres to standard procedures for proper escalation of unresolved issues to the appropriate internal teams.

Promotes professional development, accountability, and succession planning within the team.

Encourages a culture of continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies, analyzing data, and implementing effective solutions.

Ensures and advocates for a safe working environment in accordance with HSE leadership standards.

Research latest technologies in the industry.

Interfacing with the multi-disciplinary Engineering team such as SW, Firmware, Hardware, Test, Consultants/Contractors(external) design and development team for seamless integration, execution of the project as well as managing project priorities and deliverables.

Takes on special projects as needed.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science and/or engineering.

10+ Years of hands-on experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#.NET (Visual Studio).

Strong development skills and understanding of software and hardware engineering principles.

Embedded Software Development:

Design and develop embedded software applications

Design and develop user interface for embedded products.

Design and develop real-time applications for embedded products.

Assist in the documentation and release processes.

Develop high level drivers for externally connected devices.

Embedded Hardware Support:

Review existing and new hardware designs.

Debug hardware issues.

Assist with the replacement of obsolete components.

Assist with field and lab wiring setup.

Required Experience:

Years of hands-on experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++

Version control (SVN and/or Git)

Development in a Linux environment

Realtime Operating System kernel (RTOS)

Microcontrollers/MCU/Microprocessor technology

Software optimizations skills at the System on a Chip (SoC) level.

Device drivers, interface buses and General-Purpose IO

UI /GUI design and mobile development

IoT communications protocols and frameworks such as OPC UA, MQTT/Sparkplug, AMQP, etc.

Wireless connectivity, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth low energy, etc.

Industrial communications protocols such as MODBUS

Networking Principles, Security and Technologies

Database and data layer structure and handling

Information retrieval and data mining

Containerization technologies such as docker containers

Working with consumer electronics and Edge Devices

Application debugging

Experience with HW debugging tools (multimeter, oscilloscope, etc.)

Knowledge of circuit principles, read wiring and PCB schematics

Preferred knowledge

Experience with Altium Designer

Knowledge of industrial field wiring practices

Knowledge of artificial lift applications

Fieldbus communications (MODBUS, OPC UA and/or MQTT)

Experience with Javascript, Phyton, Web development (HTML, CSS)

Mathlab programming language and MATLAB modeling

Web Application framework development (Angular, React or similar frameworks)

Web development (HTML, CSS)

Knowledge of Oil and Gas Artificial Lift Automation and Control (plus).

Master on Engineering Discipline (plus).

AI / Machine Learning (plus)

Essential Characteristics

Candidates must possess robust problem-solving abilities and the capacity to analyze intricate data.

Dedication to Lufkin's tradition of excellence and corporate values is essential.

The desire to grow, learn, and explore in a fast-paced environment.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted, as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

LUFKIN US Acquisitions Company LLC is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive atmosphere for all employees.

Full-time