Senior Embedded Control Engineer

Our R&D division is growing globally, and we are looking for an experienced Senior Embedded Engineer to join our dynamic team at the new R&D site in Bangalore, India.

As a Senior Embedded Engineer, you will be a crucial member of the SolarEdge India R&D team, responsible for developing embedded systems and firmware for our advanced solar energy products. You will play a key role in designing, implementing, and testing embedded software, ensuring its reliability, performance, and seamless integration with our hardware platforms.

What will you be doing?

• Lead the design and development of embedded systems and firmware for SolarEdge's solar power products, including inverters, power optimizers, energy storage solutions, and communication interfaces.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, software developers, and product managers, to define system requirements and architect innovative embedded solutions.
• Develop and implement efficient and reliable embedded software in C/C++ for various microcontrollers and processors used in SolarEdge products.
• Conduct thorough testing and verification of embedded software to ensure its functionality, performance, and compliance with quality standards.
• Troubleshoot and debug embedded software and hardware interactions, identifying and resolving issues throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to team members and ensuring code quality and adherence to coding standards.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in embedded systems to propose and integrate cutting-edge technologies into SolarEdge's products.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and validation teams to support the production and testing of embedded systems during the manufacturing process.
• Support the certification process by providing necessary documentation and technical inputs to comply with relevant safety and regulatory standards.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's (B.E./B.Tech.) or masters degree (M.E./M.Tech.) in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in embedded systems design and firmware development.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C and C++, with hands-on experience in real-time operating systems (RTOS) and bare-metal development.
• Strong understanding of microcontrollers, microprocessors, and embedded system architectures.
• Hand on experience in ARM based processors such as TI DSP Controllers, ST, Renesas etc.
• Good knowledge of RTOS concepts is desirable.
• Ability to identify, troubleshoot hardware and software technical problems.
• Working knowledge on the protocols and devices driver for SPI, I2C, UART, CAN
• Design and implement control algorithms for digital control of power electronics systems, such as DC/DC converters and DC/AC Inverters operating at high switching frequency.
• Strong knowledge and proven experience in developing control algorithms for Power electronics converters/Inverters
• Experience developing device drivers and execute a tight interrupt loop in bare metal implementation.
• Experience in optimizing firmware algorithms to enhance system efficiency and reliability.
• Working knowledge in using JTAG/SWD debugger.
• Experience in board bring-up, peripheral integration, and device driver development.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills, with a track record of delivering robust and reliable embedded software.
• Knowledge of software development tools, version control systems, and debugging tools for embedded systems.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience in the renewable energy or power electronics industry is an added advantage.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance during product development. Stay up to date with the latest advancements in power electronics and firmware technologies.
• Drive results within constraints of Product life cycle development and production at scale.
• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on achieving tangible and measurable results.

SolarEdge recognizes its talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage. Our business success is a reflection of the quality and skill of our people. SolarEdge is committed to seeking out and retaining the finest human talent to ensure top business growth and performance.