Software Engineer

Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer – Motion Control Systems

Location: Bloomingdale, IL
Work Type: On-site/In-house
Industry: Medical Device Manufacturing

About Del Medical

Del Medical designs and manufactures advanced X-ray imaging systems trusted by healthcare providers worldwide. We combine innovation with reliability to deliver imaging solutions that support patient care. As part of our engineering team, you’ll help drive the development of next-generation medical imaging equipment by creating precise, reliable, and safe embedded motion control software.

Position Overview

We are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer with strong motion control experience to lead the design, development and implementation of electromechanical subsystems in our medical imaging equipment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and ensuring system performance, reliability, and compliance with medical device standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test embedded software for motion control systems, including motors, actuators, and positioning devices used in medical imaging equipment.
• Implement and optimize real-time control algorithms for precise motion and positioning.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and systems engineers to integrate motion control subsystems with imaging hardware.
• Develop software architecture, drivers, and interfaces for microcontrollers, DSPs, and real-time operating systems.
• Conduct system-level troubleshooting and root cause analysis for hardware/software integration issues.
• Ensure compliance with IEC 62304 (medical device software standard), FDA regulations, and ISO 13485 quality standards.
• Write and maintain technical documentation including requirements, design specifications, and verification protocols.
• Support prototype builds, testing, and design validation.
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and risk management activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 5 years of embedded software development experience, ideally in motion control or mechatronic systems.
• Proficiency in C/C  for embedded systems.
• Experience with bare-metal development.
• Strong background in motor control algorithms (stepper, servo, BLDC, or DC motors).
• Familiarity with communication protocols such as CAN, CANopen, SPI, I2C, UART, or Ethernet.
• Knowledge of control theory, PID tuning, and real-time signal processing.
• Experience with software development tools (debuggers, emulators, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers).
• Understanding of medical device standards (IEC 62304, IEC 60601) a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Experience

• Prior work in medical devices, imaging equipment, or industrial automation.
• Familiarity with safety-critical software development and software risk management.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink or similar tools for control system modeling.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity requirements for embedded medical systems.

Why Join Del Medical?

• Be part of a team developing technology that directly supports healthcare professionals and patients.
• Work on cutting-edge imaging systems with a strong focus on reliability and precision.
• Collaborate in a cross-functional engineering environment where your expertise directly impacts product success.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

STD/LTD

Life and AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401K Retirement Plan

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $100,000