Embedded Software Engineer

ITW (NYSE: ITW) is a Fortune 250 global multi-industrial manufacturing leader with revenues totaling $12.6 billion in 2020. The company's seven industry-leading segments leverage the unique ITW Business Model to drive solid growth with best-in-class margins and returns in markets where highly innovative, customer-focused solutions are required. ITW's approximately 43,000 dedicated colleagues around the world thrive in the company's decentralized and entrepreneurial culture. www.itw.com. 

At ITW Hobart you will be working with other software, electrical, and mechanical engineers to design, implement, and maintain our world class scale and wrapper devices. This is a full-time Embedded Software Engineering role located in Troy, Ohio.  The Hobart brand is renowned for premium, innovative technical solutions in the Food Equipment industry. As an Embedded Software Engineer you will not only design and implement with the latest technologies, you will be able to help mold the direction of future developments as well. A candidate that loves to learn, be curious, and grow as a professional will thrive in this role.

The Weigh Wrap Division produces commercial Hobart branded weighing and wrapping equipment and software solutions for the Grocery/Retail and Food Service industries. We are the industry leader and are expanding our growth into existing and new markets. We are seeking a candidate who can significantly improve our potential to grow and thrives on challenges.

• Implementation of new products, product improvements, and refinement of technical requirements for our world class equipment.
• Work on moderately complex, less clearly defined projects.
• Participate in technical discovery and feasibility studies.
• Estimate resources and time required to complete projects.
• Apply knowledge to analyze and debug complex system issues and take action to resolve.
• Design and implement software solutions that interact and control hardware devices.
• Verify specifications and requirements are being met by designing, reviewing, and executing test cases.
• Collaborate with other engineering team members to ensure project requirements and objectives are met.
• Participate in daily scrums by indicating major obstacles and helping others overcome theirs.
• Offer technical advice and product knowledge when queried by internal and external groups.
• Follow agency requirements such as NTEP, UL, and FCC when required.
• Follow best practices for cleanliness and organization such as 6S for your work and lab environments.
• Follow the ITW core values of Integrity, Simplicity, Trust, Respect, and Shared Risk.
• Travel to manufacturing plant and customers as required. Up to 15% travel required.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• 3+ years of relevant Software Engineering experience.
• Experience with Linux operating systems and/or RTOS.
• Advanced in C/C++.
• Strong understanding of state machines.
• Experience with bootloaders, low level drivers, and BSPs.
• Good written and verbal skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Embedded Linux and build systems such as Yocto and/or Buildroot is a huge plus.
• Experience with Python.
• Knowledge of UBOOT and device tree configurations.
• Knowledge of IAR and/or Eclipse based development tools.
• Knowledge of make systems such as Autotools and/or CMake.
• Experience with UART, RS232, RS485, CAN, USB, Ethernet, WIFI, SPI, I2C, and other hardware interfaces.
• Experience troubleshooting and configuration of low-level Linux drivers and software packages.
• Ability to read and understand schematics.

• Office, Lab and Manufacturing environments.
• PPE required: Steel toe shoes and eye protection in manufacturing setting.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, bend, or stoop and use hands, arms and walk frequently. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. 

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues' unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. 

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues' unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.