What are the responsibilities and job description for the Embedded Software Engineer position at Franklin Electric?
Department: Engineering
Location: US - Indiana - Fort Wayne
Join Franklin Electric on our mission to empower communities with sustainable water management solutions, where your expertise will play a vital role in shaping a better future for generations to come.
The Embedded Software Engineer is responsible for identifying software requirements and supporting the design, development, validation, and verification of embedded software for Franklin Electric products. This role ensures software compatibility across systems and contributes to the delivery of reliable, high-quality solutions aligned with product needs.
Franklin Electric is a diverse team of innovators making a positive global impact since 1944. We offer innovative water solutions, ensuring access, treatment, and efficient management of this vital resource. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our innovative products, industry leading quality products, exceptional customer service, employee development, and passion for social responsibility.
Join us to create a better future while growing professionally in a supportive environment!
MOVE FORWARD WITH US
What you will be doing:
- Develops products per software design procedures.
- Designs, simulates, codes, and debug applications in C languages.
- Develops software to be implemented in internal and customer product lines.
- Tests and maintains software implemented in company product lines.
- Perform root cause analysis and provide solution to issues with existing products
- Writes and tests protocols and design verification testing for company product lines.
- Provides technical support to customers.
- Performs other related duties as required or assigned.
- Willing to learn other software technologies like Mobile App, IOT Cloud, Windows application
If you are a self-motivated and collaborative individual who is passionate about making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
- Hard-working winners - Confident, competitive, and results-oriented professionals who create a track record of success.
- Dedicated achievers - People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.
- Effective communicators - People who can interpret information clearly and accurately to concisely communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders.
- Collaborative partner - People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, information, use cases, and industry analyses to develop best practices.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Electrical, Computer engineering or a related field (required)
- 2-4 years of relevant experience in engineering, engineering technology, design technology, or a related field (required)
- Master’s Degree in relevant field could substitute for years of experience
- Proficient in embedded software development using C/C for ARM-based microcontrollers
- Experience working with communication interfaces such as UART, SPI, I2C, USB, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi
- Experience interfacing with hardware peripherals such as LCD displays, Flash memory, RTC, and other embedded components
- Exposure to RTOS-based embedded systems (e.g., FreeRTOS or similar) is a plus
- Exposure to embedded bootloader development is a plus
- Understanding of IoT system architecture and connected device design is desirable
- Familiarity with Internet networking protocols such as HTTP, MQTT, or socket-based communication is a plus
- Basic understanding of industrial communication protocols such as Modbus or BACnet is a plus
- Basic knowledge of encryption and secure communication protocols is a plus
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and PCB layouts
- Ability to use equipment like Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, Power Supplies, Multimeters etc.
- Ability to work safely with embedded systems that may involve high voltages.
Company Values & Benefits
FE provides many opportunities to learn and grow through development opportunities such as training, certifications, mentorship, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, one-on-one coaching and more! We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and amenities such as:
- Hybrid remote work arrangements
- Generous paid time off & holidays
- Paid parental leave & on-site motherhood rooms
- On site café & complimentary beverage stations
- Indoor fitness facility & outdoor walking paths
- 401(k) with matching & service contributions
- Health, dental, vision, life insurance
- Short & long-term disability
- Fertility & adoption support
- Undergraduate & graduate tuition reimbursement
- Professional development assistance
- Health & wellness programs