Embedded Software Engineer

Position: Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Menomonee Falls, WI

Position Overview:

As an embedded software engineer at Columbus McKinnon, you will work together with engineers on New Product Development teams to design and implement technology solutions in our crane solutions group focusing on variable frequency drive development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Analyze, design, and implement product firmware solutions to fulfill design requirements

Design and develop embedded software using C, C++, and Python languages

Conduct unit test, integration test, and system test with project peers

Design and implement code in a controlled workflow using JIRA, TFS/Visual Studio, and code reviews

Up to 10% Travel time

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities:

Demonstrated experience and ability to design, implement and test real time, embedded software solutions in industrial products

Team player: effectively build and maintain working relationships; demonstrate ability and willingness to cooperate and collaborate with others to achieve positive results

Independent problem solving and analysis skills

Ability to meet critical deadlines, incorporating solid time-management skills

Required Qualifications:

B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

3+ years experience with embedded C, C++, and assembly development

Working knowledge of electronic circuits and ability to read schematic diagrams

Experience with test and debug tools, such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers

Understanding of basic motor control theory and digital signal processing

Experience with VFD development for induction, PM, and DC systems preferred

Experience with mechanical system including motors and gearboxes preferred

Experience with test/behavior driven development preferred

Experience with low level communication interfaces preferred

USB, RS232/RS422/RS485, SPI, I2C

RTOS Experience preferred - freeRTOS, TI-RTOS

About Columbus McKinnon:

Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials. Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems. We are focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how. Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company that has been in business for almost 150 years - proud of our heritage, where we come from, and where we're going. As Columbus McKinnon grows globally, so does our need for driven and inspired employees. Join our winning team.

Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. We also value the safety of all associates and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.

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