Embedded Software Engineer Motor Control

Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer Motor Control
Type: Permanent
Location: Livingston Scotland
Right to Work: UK required
Salary:50000 to 65000 DOE

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Embedded Software Engineer Motor Control in Livingston to join an established engineering organisation developing advanced electronic control systems for demanding safety-critical applications.

This role sits within a specialist R&D team focused on real-time motor control precision movement and load handling systems used in challenging real-world environments.

The Role:
As an Embedded Software Engineer Motor Control you will design develop and validate embedded software for advanced electronic control systems working closely with hardware and systems engineers to deliver high-reliability solutions.

Your responsibilities will include:
Developing embedded software for real-time motor control systems
Designing implementing and tuning motor-control algorithms for hydraulic and Sepex motors
Working with microcontrollers RTOS and real-time embedded environments
Integrating software with bespoke electronic control hardware
Supporting software validation verification and testing activities
Ensuring compliance with functional safety standards such as ISO 13849 and IEC 61508
Supporting EMC CE and regulatory compliance activities
Producing technical documentation for software design and validation

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver robust safety-critical products.

Skills & Experience:
Strong Embedded C/C experience in commercial environments
Proven motor control development experience including PWM closed-loop torque and speed control
Experience with hydraulic or Sepex motor systems
Experience working with microcontrollers and RTOS
CAN bus and serial communication protocol experience
Understanding of safety-critical software development practices
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
Clear written and verbal communication skills

Desirable Experience:
Knowledge of ISO 13849 or IEC 61508 functional safety standards
Familiarity with MISRA C guidelines
Understanding of cybersecurity principles for embedded systems
Experience with Agile or waterfall development processes

Qualifications:
Degree in Software Engineering Computer Science Electronics or a related discipline

If youre an Embedded Software Engineer Motor Control in Livingston looking to work on technically challenging safety-critical embedded systems within a collaborative engineering environment this role offers strong long-term potential.

Interested Get in touch to discuss the role in more detail or apply directly:
Shammi Choudhury

Required Experience:

IC