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Join BD as a Senior Embedded Software Engineer in Kelberg, Germany. In this on-site role, you will architect and refine cutting-edge automation solutions and firmware for robotic platforms, working within a collaborative cross-functional team to advance healthcare technology.

Requirements

  • Diploma or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent graduate-level education).
  • Extensive experience in robotics and automation.
  • Proficiency in C and C++ for real-time embedded environments, RTOS, and hardware-software interfaces.
  • Very good written and spoken German and English skills.

Skills & Responsibilities

  • C/C++ & RTOS: Develop robust, scalable firmware and control algorithms for robotic platforms in real-time embedded environments.
  • Hardware-Software Integration: Perform hands-on hardware bring-up, device system debugging, and co-design using digital/analog circuits and sensors.
  • Bussystems & Communication: Implement device communication and drivers utilizing protocols like CANopen, Ethernet, and Ethercat.
  • Test-Driven Development: Apply testing methodologies including unit testing, software-in-the-loop, and hardware-in-the-loop to ensure system reliability.
  • Potential transition routes: People from robotics software engineer or electronics design roles may bring strong programming and hardware interfacing skills, alongside meeting the mandatory engineering degree and language requirements.

Job description

We are the people who give possibilities purpose

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

Job Description

As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you’ll blend your expertise in software engineering to architect and refine cutting-edge automation solutions. From developing control algorithms to selecting the right components and ensuring seamless system integration and testing, your work will directly influence the performance, reliability, and evolution of our robotic platforms.

You’ll be responsible for embedded software and firmware functionality across a diverse portfolio of commissioning systems, work with multiple teams from different disciplines, and spearhead innovation in control system design. Working in a fast-paced environment, you’ll have the opportunity to prototype new ideas, explore emerging technologies, and drive continuous improvement in both process and product.

The Senior Embedded Software Engineer will be part of an open and collaborative environment bringing new and innovative products to market. Performs flexible and responsive firmware design duties using applicable tools to support and enhance our Product line. Apply to this position if you have the desire to pursue and advance your career in firmware or embedded software engineering

Essential Functions

  • Working within a cross-functional team from concept to production release of next generation products.
  • Apply theoretical and hands-on electrical support to identify problems and accomplish tasks.
  • Drive firmware development for performance, safety, scalability, modularity, robustness, and tight integration with the hardware.
  • Hands-on hardware bringing up, device system debugging and code optimization.
  • Implement continuous improvements and best practices within the team, and larger organization.
  • Drive firmware/hardware co-design for optimized solutions and schedules.

Qualifications

  • Diploma or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • Extensive experience in the robotics and automation field, or the equivalent combination of graduate-level education required.

Skills/Attributes

  • Highly motivated, proactive and positive while solving very challenging problems.
  • Have strong sense of ownership and accountability for overall team success.
  • Experience developing in C and C++ in a real-time embedded environment.
  • RTOS experience, such as FreeRTOS, etc.
  • Strong knowledge in hardware software interface, digital and analog circuits.
  • Experience in bussystems, such as CANopen, Ethernet, Ethercat.
  • Experience with analog and digital sensors.
  • Experience with device drivers, bootloader, secure boot, device communication on embedded systems.
  • Experience in test driven development, using unit testing, software in the loop, and hardware in the loop methodologies, a validation mindset is desired.
  • Familiar with the Development IDEs such as IAR, Eclipse, and/or Visual Studio.
  • Familiar with ECAD tools (Altium Designer preferred).
  • Familiar with version control systems such as SVN/GIT as well as GitHub.
  • Have prior experience with Linux systems.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Very good written and spoken German and English skills, as well as the ability to work effectively in an international development environment.

Why Join Us?

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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Primary Work Location

DEU Kelberg - Rowastrasse

Additional Locations

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At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs. You can learn more on our career site under "Our Commitment to You."

Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed.

Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.

Salary Range Information

€58,500.00 - €89,250.00 EUR Annual

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BD

Senior Engineer, Embedded Software(f/m/d) Full/Part Time

Kelberg
On-site
€58,500 - €89,250 a year

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