Embedded Systems Engineer Ii (R&D)

Job Details
Job Location
Novofaze - San Antonio, TX
Description
FBD Partnership, L.P. is the leading, global manufacturer of frozen beverage dispensers located in San Antonio, Texas. With a customer-first business philosophy and a team dedicated to the highest product quality, FBD develops and manages strong, long-term relationships with customers in the quick-service restaurant, convenience store, theater, and theme park industries. Our Vision is to be the innovation leader in dispensing fun, frozen, and healthy treats to the world. Our Purpose is to deliver joy though a reliable and fun frozen experience. We accomplish our Vision and Purpose by demonstrating our guiding Values which are: Service- serve a purpose greater than ourselves; Innovation create solutions to problems; Commitment work hard together; and Excellence- develop knowledge in yourself and others.
Summary:
Develop and maintain Embedded Systems to control electro-mechanical systems. This role may include mentoring of junior or less experienced Embedded Systems Engineers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Initiate and implement new products and technology, product design changes and/or improvements to existing products.
• Design, develop and prototype custom embedded solutions.
• Develop embedded C++ code in support of system needs and requirements.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware and software related issues.
• Contribute to team planning and provide cost/schedule estimates.
• Build and test prototypes and validation of PCB designs.
• Coordinate and manage implementation of electronic board design and software development.
• Work safely with high voltage systems/electronics.
• Collaborate with internal teams to identify system requirements.
• Investigate and resolve field problems of related products.
• Communicate with vendors on requirements and materials needed for project completion.
• Facilitate and participate in project reviews and meetings.
• Perform other duties as needed and assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or other related degree.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as an Embedded Systems Engineer in an OEM Design environment.
• Must have demonstrated experience and proficiency with C (C++ strongly preferred) in a real time embedded environment.
• Must have Analog (small signal) and Digital (Embedded Systems) design experience.
• Knowledge and experience with utilization of communication protocols including CAN, UART, I2C, SPI.
• Must have the ability to use common electronic test equipment such as DMMs, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, function generators, etc.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must possess valid state drivers license.
• Must be fluent in English.
• Must be able to pass background check, drug test and reference checks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Electro-Mechanical control systems and/or Refrigeration control systems experience
• Experience developing on Cortex-M series processors with external RAM/FLASH.
• Knowledge and experience using any RTOS.
• Experience with product level environmental stress testing and life-cycle testing.
• PCB design experience

Physical Demands:

• This position primarily works in a combined office / lab environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This position may be required to work in manufacturing areas as needed.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• The employee may travel in support of project or business initiatives, typically less than 10%.