Embedded Software Engineer (f/m/d) – Rotational Rheometers

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Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research solving complex analytical challenges increasing productivity in their laboratories improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies we are here to support them. Our global team of more than 100000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands including Thermo Scientific Applied Biosystems Invitrogen Fisher Scientific Unity Lab Services Patheon and PPD.

Job Opening: Embedded Software Engineer (f/m/d) Rotational Rheometers

Site: Karlsruhe Germany

Position Summary

We are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer (f/m/d) with solid expertise in real-time programming and control system design to join our team developing the next generation of high-precision rotational rheometers.

In this key role you will design and implement the embedded software architecture for a multiprocessor platform based on ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers and TI C2000 real-time processors.

Your work will enable precise torque control in the sub-Nm range high-resolution force measurement and accurate position feedback crucial capabilities for our systems used in leading scientific and industrial applications worldwide.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop real-time embedded software for ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers and TI C2000 real-time processors

• Design and optimize control algorithms for PMSM and asynchronous motors to enable ultra-precise torque control

• Integrate and process sensor data for axial force sensing and rotary encoder systems

• Develop and maintain drivers middleware and communication interfaces (e.g. SPI IC UART)

• Configure and integrate real-time operating systems (RTOS)

• Perform system testing solving and performance tuning in a lab environment

• Collaborate closely with hardware mechanical and application engineering teams to ensure overall system integrity

• Document software architecture interfaces and configurations in accordance with the development process

Your Profile

• Degree in Computer Science Electrical Engineering or a related technical field

• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in embedded software development with a focus on real-time control systems

• Strong proficiency in C/C and experience with development toolchains for ARM Cortex-M and TI C2000 platforms

• Hands-on experience with RTOS integration interrupt handling and resource-efficient programming

• Solid understanding of control engineering motor drive systems sensor interfaces and signal processing

• Familiarity with modern development processes debugging techniques and software testing methodologies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in German and English

Your Strengths

• Strong systems thinking and a high level of personal responsibility

• Structured and diligent working style in a multifaceted R&D environment

• Passion for embedded technologies and multi-functional collaboration

• High standards for quality and a desire for continuous improvement

What we offer:

• Employment with an innovative future-oriented organization

• Outstanding career and development prospects

• Company pension scheme and other fringe benefits

• Exciting company culture which stands for integrity intensity involvement and innovation

If you are interested please apply online with your CV and Motivation Letter including possible start date and salary expectations.
At Thermo Fisher Scientific each one of our 100000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular missionenabling our customers to make the world healthier cleaner and safer.
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