Embedded Software Engineer

Eaton’s Power Components Division is currently seeking a Embedded Software Engineer. This is a hybrid position (3 days on-site, 2 days remote per week) based at our Moon Township, PA location. Relocation assistance will be provided to candidates currently residing within the US/PR. The expected annual salary range for this role is $86000 - $126000 a year. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. What you’ll do:As an embedded software engineer, you will work with global engineering teams to design and develop the firmware for our next generation control and monitoring systems integrated with Eaton’s Circuit Breaker product offerings. Responsibilities include design and development of embedded software, supporting the resolution of production, product quality, customer application issues and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. The individual will work closely with other firmware engineers, Hardware and Test team members across the globe, interacts with other functional groups like mechanical, industrialization and production in meeting new product development and product line support objectives.Key Responsibilities: Perform complex embedded firmware design, development and testing tasksPlans work in detail at individual level, creating a robust and trackable plan, coordinated with the larger development teamReview own work as well as others work in formal design and quality reviewsTests own work or work of others, meeting quality and reliability goalsDevelops a high level of technical expertise in embedded software design and over time becomes a subject matter expert.Performs and contributes to technical research and investigationsAddress product quality, customer and production issues in a timely manner, collaborating with other functional groups as necessarySupport and develop test suite tools for verification and stress testingParticipate in process improvement Qualifications:Required (Basic) Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree Electrical or Computer Engineering or Computer Science from an accredited institutionMinimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in embedded software development including multi controller systems (C/C++, RTOS) and low-level hardware interfaces (ADC, PWM, UART, SPI, I2C)Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.Preferred Qualifications:Master’s degree Electrical or Computer Engineering from an accredited institutionDeep technical knowledge of microcontroller device drivers. Experience writing drivers from scratch or significantly modifying manufacturer libraries for I2C, SPI, UART, and memory devices.Experience in Agile development methodologies, CI/CD, and automated testing toolsA deep appreciation for robust source control management.Hands-on experience with black box, white box, and unit testing protocols.Working knowledge of cybersecurity standards and functional safety requirements.Experience investigating and resolving complex system-level issues while interfacing with multidisciplinary teams.Familiarity with multitasking firmware concepts, ideally using Zephyr RTOS.Experience with communication protocols (Modbus, CAN, Ethernet, MQTT)Experience with safety-critical applications (UL, IEC).Experience with scripting and testing suite creations using bash and python.Proven ability to troubleshoot complex systems using JTAG and In-Circuit Emulators (ICE)Skills:Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.Strong problem-solving capabilities with a data-driven mindset.Ability to read schematics and operate Digital Oscilloscopes and logic analyzers for hardware validation.A passion for creating innovative, scalable, and reusable designs.Commitment to modern software engineering practices and process optimization.High proficiency in documentation control and technical writing ideally using Atlassian Confluence.All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at View phone number on click.appcast.io to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.Hiring Manager:Bassem NakhlaRecruiter:Aimee HaHR Business Partner:Devin Jeffrey DaleFunction:Research & Development EngineeringWork Type:HybridCareer Category:ProfessionalJob ID:62935Referral Program:Global ProgramLocation:Moon Township, Pennsylvania, USA, 15108Department:Research & Development Engineering