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Allient · 8 hours ago

Embedded Software Engineer

Rochester, New York Metropolitan Area

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$120K/yr - $145K/yr

5+ years exp

Allient Inc. is currently seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join their team in Rochester, New York. The role involves designing and developing embedded motion control systems, utilizing EtherCAT protocols, and managing the product development cycle while coordinating with vendors and other teams.

Industrial AutomationManufacturingNational Security

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Servodrive Development: Design, develop, and optimize embedded motion control and I/O algorithms and systems to meet performance and reliability standards

EtherCAT Expertise: Utilize your in-depth knowledge of EtherCAT protocols to design and implement real-time communication systems, ensuring efficient and reliable data exchange between controllers and drives

Product Architecture: Develop product architecture to establish frameworks for product development and address product sufficiency

Testing: Create and maintain verification and regression tests for all aspects of the design of products developed by the team

Fieldbus Technology: Apply your general expertise in Fieldbus technologies to integrate and optimize communication between our products and those utilizing other fieldbus technologies such as CANopen, Modbus/TCP, Ethernet/IP and PROFINET

Technology Integration: Research and integrate new technologies to support product development

Vendor Coordination: Coordinate technologies with industry partners and vendors; interface with vendors to select/customize purchased software, support programs, and hardware such as single board computers

Development Cycle Management: Lead and engage in all aspects of the product development cycle including design, implementation, review, documentation, testing, and maintenance. Investigate product issues for problem resolution and enhancements to existing products

Team Coordination: Interface with other teams to ensure coordination of product development

Qualification

Embedded system designEtherCAT protocolsFieldbus technologiesCC++ programmingMotion control algorithmsQNX NeutrinoROS 2 integrationSerial encoders integrationPythonTest platform designFPGA design

Required

5+ years of professional experience in software engineering with a focus on embedded firmware development, EtherCAT and other fieldbus technologies

BS Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

Expertise in embedded system design and real-time programming

In-depth knowledge of EtherCAT protocols and real-time communication systems

Strong understanding of general Fieldbus technologies and their application

Proficiency with Windows operating system and computer operation

Proficiency in C, C++; experience with C# and Python is a plus

Must be a U.S. person due to ITAR regulations

Preferred

Experience with QNX Neutrino or other POSIX-based operating systems is a plus

Experience in motion control algorithms and systems

Experience with computer-based industrial automation motion controllers and soft-PLC; programming in IEC 61131-3, related development tools, and Relay Ladder Logic is a plus

Experience integrating ROS 2 into embedded controllers running an RTOS, with a focus on motion control and servodrive interfacing

Experience integrating serial encoders (e.g., EnDat, BiSS, SSI) into embedded control systems

Proficiency in Python

Ability to design, build, wire, and maintain test platforms used for evaluating electronic components

Knowledge of FPGA design

Company

Allient

A global company specializing in precision and customized products, Allient serves both end users and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) across various industries, including Aerospace & Defense, Medical, Agriculture, Industrial, Vehicles, Electronics, and more.

Founded in 1962

Amherst, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees