Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer (Industrial Automation)

Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer (Industrial Automation)

Delta Energy Systems

Helmond, Netherlands

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Embedded Firmware Engineer to lead the development of next-generation industrial communication and motion control systems. This role focuses on bridging high-speed fieldbus protocols with advanced servo control algorithms through modular software architecture.

Key Responsibilities

• Modular Communication Design: Design and implement modular firmware frameworks for real-time industrial protocols (EtherCAT, PROFINET, OPC UA FX). Ensure communication stacks are abstracted from hardware to allow for scalability and rapid deployment across different MCU platforms.
• Servo & Motion Optimization: Develop and refine firmware modules to improve servo control performance, including latency reduction, jitter optimization, and high-frequency control loop tuning.
• Embedded Development: Write, test, and certify C/C++ code for embedded systems, ensuring seamless integration between communication layers and motor control hardware.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with hardware and firmware engineers to optimize system performance.
• Tooling & Testing: Build internal debug tools and automated unit tests to validate both communication stability and motion precision.
• Code Quality: Participate code reviews to maintain high standards for modularity, reusability, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Core Experience: * 3+ years of professional C/C++ experience in an embedded environment.
• Deep understanding of MCU peripherals (GPIO, SPI/I2C, PWM, Interrupts, UART, Parallel bus, and DMA).
• Operating Systems: Proven experience with FreeRTOS.

Domain Expertise

• Strong understanding of Modular Software Design (Object-Oriented C or Design Patterns) to decouple protocol stacks from application logic.
• Experience with Motion Control or Servo Systems (e.g., PID tuning, FOC, or trajectory planning) is highly preferred.
• Communication: Fluent in English (written and oral) and able to collaborate with global teams and certification bodies.