Job Description

Job Description

This position would work in-office at our new campus in Bloomington, MN (across from Mall of America/Airport)

ABOUT SICK:

SICK is a leading global provider of intelligent sensors, systems, and services for factory, logistics, and process automation applications. With more than 1,000 patents, innovation and technology are at its core. This focus on innovation and “Sensor Intelligence” have allowed SICK to develop products for every phase of production in the automotive, packaging, electronics, food and beverage, consumer goods, storage and conveyor, robotics, material handling, oil and gas, chemical, power, maritime industries and more. In addition, SICK’s focus on Sensor Intelligence allows us to make Industry 4.0, or the Industrial Internet of Things, a reality for their customers.

BENEFITS:

At SICK, we believe that our employees are the key to achieving our mission and values. SICK’s benefit package has long been recognized and valued because of its comprehensiveness and competitiveness in the market. To help our employees make the most of their overall well-being, we are thrilled to provide an outstanding rewards package! Click here to view more about our benefits!

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position has primary responsibility for hands-on design and support of SICK products through the entire product lifecycle. Work with a multi-national, cross-functional team to design, develop, and test new product offerings and enhance performance of existing production lines.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and execute projects while adhering to all relevant SICK product development processes covering design control, quality, and company standards and regulations and national and international regulatory body requirements.
• Support the entire software product lifecycle including change management, product support, major and minor releases, and phase out.
• Responsible for overall conceptual development and management of large assignments.
• Work with internal and external resources to ensure all project technical, cost, and schedule requirements are met.
• Author documents, reports, correspondence, and other technical content.
• Plan, develop, and execute tests to verify the operation, reliability, and performance of software to guarantee product quality is incorporated into the design.
• Participate in reviews with peers and internal project stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Product Management to ensure new and innovative products and solutions are available to SICK customers.
• Contribute to project teams involving cross-functional participants.
• Use proof of concepts, prototypes, and MVPs to test, refine, verify, and validate new ideas.
• Develop a working knowledge of current SICK products, new development products, and engineering design processes.
• Regular attendance and timeliness.
• Carry out other job relevant duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or required.
• Train and guide teammates and ensure they have the proper knowledge of SICK processes and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES – Firmware:

• Perform all embedded software engineering functions of product development including design, implementation, deployment, bug resolution, management of technical requirements, assessment and mitigation of risks, and creation of time and cost estimations.
• Use IDE, version control, build automation, bug tracking, project management, and collaboration tools where necessary to drive and streamline your software development.
• Guide the approval of these products through the relevant standards, marks, and agencies.
• Responsible to keep current with new hardware technology and embedded languages.
• Leverage existing hardware and software technology into designs of new products.

RESPONSIBILITIES – System:

• Perform all software engineering functions of product development including design, managing technical requirements, cost estimation, and schedules for time and resources required to complete assigned tasks.
• Responsible to keep current with new hardware technology and embedded languages.
• Leverage existing hardware and software technology into designs of new products and solutions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

** Education and Experience:**

• Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field OR equivalent experience in related field.
• 10+ years of professional experience in software development.
• Advanced C++ development skills
• Experience with development, debugging and conformance testing with fieldbuses (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, EtherCAT, MQTT, OPCUA)

** Other Qualifications:**

• Strong problem solving, algorithm development, analytical, design, and debugging skills.
• Thorough understanding of technical issues and provide alternate solutions to resolve issues.
• Able to communicate and work with all levels of developers, managers, and business representatives.
• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills.
• Travel requirements (international and domestic): 5%
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Internet applications.
• Able and willing to work alternative schedules including weekend, and on-call hours as needed.
• Legally permitted to work in the United States.
• Able to work in a general office environment.
• Familiarity with software version control tools like Git or SVN, defect tracking tools, and peer review.
• Strong understanding and experience implementing Design Patterns, understanding of data structures and implementing algorithms.
• Good understanding of security concerns/threats and implementing security best practices.
• Knowledge of Agile software development (Scrum) and testing methodologies.
• Strong motivation and ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment supporting a business-critical production environment.

** Other Qualifications - Firmware:**

• Experience with 8-bit, 16-bit, 32-bit microcontroller firmware development with Nordic, Renesas, TI, Microchip or ST controllers.
• Development and debugging experience with fieldbuses/protocols: EtherNet I/P, IO Link, EtherCAT, Profinet, MQTT, OPCUA, CAN, USB, and Modbus.
• Development and debugging experience with communications protocols including UART, SPI, I2C, JTAG, RS232, RS485, SDIO, SDRAM/FLASH.
• Development and debugging experience with communications peripherals including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and USB.
• Programming language experience: C, C++, Java, LUA, Python.
• Familiarity with Electronics HW design and debug.
• Experience with testing tools: Oscilloscope, Logic analyzers, Packet analyzers, Spectrum analyzer, Multimeter, J-Link debugger, digital power supply and data-logger to design, test and validate embedded system in lab environment.

** Other Qualifications – System:**

• Design and development experience with C, C++ 11/14/17, C#, or Java.
• Design and development experience with script-based languages such as Lua, Python, or JavaScript.
• Familiarity with IP protocols and inter-process communication. Multithreading, multiprocessing, real-time systems.
• Ability to assess third party and open source software.
• Ability to monitor and improve efficiency, stability of the system.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Ethics and Integrity, Personal Growth and Learning, Customer Focus, Personal Accountability, Building Effective Relationships

If you thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment that offers challenges and the opportunity for growth, we are the place for you! SICK has several locations throughout domestic US and offers competitive wages and an excellent benefits program. Qualified candidates can apply online by clicking the “Apply Online” button. Visit us at www.sickusa.com.

Affirmative Action (AA)/Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V