Embedded Software Engineer 3

Markem-Imaje, A Dover Company, is a trusted world manufacturer of product identification and traceability solutions, offering a full line of reliable and innovative inkjet, thermal transfer, laser, print and apply label systems. Markem-Imaje delivers fully integrated solutions that enable product quality and safety, regulatory and retailer compliance, better product recalls and improved manufacturing processes.

Based in Downers Grove, IL, Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider with annual revenue of approximately $8 billion.

The Role 
 
The role of the embedded software engineer is to design, implement, validate, and maintain the embedded software for Markem-Imaje current and future printers across a variety of print technologies and application spaces using industry standard best practices. This mid-level role requires the ability to work on problems of diverse scope, demonstrate good judgment regarding methods and techniques for implementing solutions, leading by example and interact/communicate effectively with senior internal and external personnel. Requires collaboration and communication across engineering disciplines and stakeholders. 
 

Job Responsibilities: 
 
•    Design, implement, and validate high quality embedded software as part of an Agile team of engineers.
•    Help define and implement best practices and tools to improve team efficiency, effectiveness, and software quality.
•    Stay up to date with the latest industry standards and advocate for continuous improvement in the areas of unit testing, system testing, automation, code analysis, source control, continuous integration, etc.
•    Contribute high-level and detailed software estimation to support planning activities.
•    Interface with other engineering teams and stakeholders to understand the application space and business requirements.
•    Collaborate with members of other engineering disciplines using excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
•    Collaborate effectively with remote team members and external partners.
•    Participate in and lead design reviews and contribute to improvements in design and code quality produced by internal and external engineers. 
•    Build and apply a strong understanding of Markem-Imaje and our competitors’ printing technologies and application spaces.
 
 
Job Requirements: 
 
Education Required: 
•    Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering 
Experience Required:  
•    Bachelor’s degree with minimum 5 years of professional experience developing software, or Master’s degree with minimum 4 years of professional experience developing software.  
•    Demonstrable record of developing high-quality embedded software for end-user products from requirement analysis to delivery. 
•    Ongoing, advanced coursework and/or research to stay current preferrable. 
•    Cross-functional, multi-cultural, and/or distributed team collaboration experience preferrable. 
•    Experience with Agile/Scrum development practices.  
•    Experience developing embedded software in an industrial printing domain is a plus. 
•    Experience working with external engineering partners is a plus. 

Knowledge & Skills: 

•    Design skills such as functional decomposition, UML, and design patterns. 
•    Advanced knowledge of C++, functional decomposition, UML/SYSML, design patterns, OOP, multi-threaded programming, and on-target debugging. 
•    Linux configuration and optimization, Real-time operating systems.
•    Knowledge and experience with verification skills such as test-driven development, unit testing, code reviews, and defect characterization. 
•    Requirement analysis and planning skills such as user story development, backlog management, high-level estimation, and detailed estimation. 
•    Configuration management skills such as revision control, continuous integration and deployment, automated build systems, release management, and technical documentation. 
•    General knowledge of real time operating system concepts and experience in their use. 
•    Basic knowledge of electronics including micro-controllers, memory, and peripherals as well as in reading schematics and basic use of oscilloscopes/logic analyzers. 
•    Knowledge and experience with the following tools is a plus: GCC, Visual Studio, JSON, XML, Python, Bamboo, Jenkins, SCONS, CMake, FitNesse, Lauterbach debuggers. 
•    Ability to perform root cause analysis of complex engineering problems. 
•    Ability to work with limited direction as well as part of a cross-disciplinary, international, product development team. 
•    Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills. 
•    Strong organization and decision-making skills, promoting change with confidence. 
•    Demonstrable skills and experience working in an Agile environment is preferable. 
•    Experience working with open source and commercial off-shelf software options is a plus. 
•    Aptitude in engineering excellence processes such as FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, Design of Experiments, etc. is a plus.  
•    FPGA (VHDL) programming experience is a plus. 
•    French/Italian/Polish language skills are a plus. 

Work Conditions or Specific Constraints:

•    Travel: Up to 10%, possible international travel 
•    Mix of office and laboratory environment 
 

The right candidate will align to our values and culture:  
 
•    Collaborative entrepreneurial spirit  
•    Winning through customers  
•    High ethical standards, openness and trust  
•    Expectations for results  
•    Respect and value people 
  
If you believe you match our values and have the experience we’re looking for, apply! We can’t wait to hear from you!

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position.  Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Benefits: Our total rewards package for eligible team members also includes: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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