About the role

Develops embedded firmware/software for protection and control systems at G&W Electric. Collaborating with teams across Engineering, Manufacturing, to drive product performance throughout the lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Designs, develops, and validates embedded firmware and software for protection and control systems.
Supports automated test platform development, ensures compliance with technical standards.
Collaborates across Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales/Marketing, and After-Market teams to drive product performance and continuous improvement throughout the product lifecycle.
Design and development of firmware and software (GUI) for embedded platforms used in protection and control.
Design and build firmware/software for automated test platforms used in production and testing.
Understand and actively update embedded system design requirements per specifications and standards.
Responsible for creation of the engineering test plan for areas of design responsibility.
Guide and collaborate with external consultant or contractor if needed.
Support RMA and NCR of embedded products.
Maintain production automated test equipment.
Prepare written documentation of processes, material requirements, test results and project activity as required.
Interface with purchasing and vendors in the selection and approval of components.
Provide engineering support to Sales/Marketing and Manufacturing, After Market Support teams on new and existing products and processes.
Participate in the review of engineering drawings prior to the release to manufacture. Responsible for final approval of applicable drawings.

Experience in real-time embedded systems used in power system protection, automation or communication
Bachelors degree in electrical engineering.
Minimum of 7 years experience in embedded software/firmware design.
Expert in C/C++ for embedded software.
Experience integrating protocols such as Modbus and USB.
Experience with common embedded communication protocols (UART, I2C, SPI).
Familiar with compliance to electrical standards for protection devices.
Hands-on experience with toolchains, software analyzers and debugging embedded environments.
Proven experience with computers; Microsoft Office
Able to write technical documents, such as test reports, engineering standards and technical papers.
Able to read and interpret technical standards.
Experience with protection and control in utility applications
Knowledge of electromagnetic compliance
Experience with DFMEA is considered an asset
Understanding of medium/high voltage electrical power systems
History of creativity, innovation, and initiative.
A self-starter driven to learn new methodologies.

Generous Quarterly Profit Sharing Bonuses with RRSP Program
Comprehensive Benefit Package including life insurance, health, dental, health care spending account and paramedical services (paid by employer)
Company Holidays (one week shutdown during Christmas Holidays)
Education Tuition Assistance
Job Security
Air-conditioned/heated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility
Wellness and Gym Reimbursement Programs
Training and Developmental Opportunities
Continuous Performance Feedback
Fun social events, holiday party, bowling nights.