Embedded Software Engineer II

Software Engineer II

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: US - Indiana - Fort Wayne

Reporting To: Amjad Masood

Join Franklin Electric on our mission to empower communities with sustainable water management solutions, where your expertise will play a vital role in shaping a better future for generations to come.

The Software Engineer II is responsible for identifying software requirements and supporting the design, development, validation, and verification of software for Franklin Electric products. This role also ensures software compatibility and contributes to the delivery of effective, high-quality solutions.

Franklin Electric is a diverse team of innovators making a positive global impact since 1944. We offer innovative water solutions, ensuring access, treatment, and efficient management of this vital resource. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our innovative products, industry leading quality products, exceptional customer service, employee development, and passion for social responsibility.

Join us to create a better future while growing professionally in a supportive environment!

What you will be doing:

• Develops products per software design procedures.
• Designs, simulates, codes, and debugs motor control algorithms and applications in C languages.
• Develops software to be implemented in internal and customer product lines.
• Tests and maintains software implemented in company product lines.
• Perform root cause analysis and provide solution to issues with existing products
• Writes and tests protocols and design verification testing for company product lines.
• Provides technical support to customers.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Who we want: If you are a self-motivated and collaborative individual who is passionate about making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

• Hard-working winners - Confident, competitive, and results-oriented professionals who create a track record of success.
• Dedicated achievers - People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.
• Effective communicators - People who can interpret information clearly and accurately to concisely communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Collaborative partner - People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, information, use cases, and industry analyses to develop best practices.

What you need:
Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Electrical or a related field (required)
• 3+ years of relevant experience in engineering, engineering technology, design technology, or a related field (required)
• Master’s Degree in relevant field could substitute for years of experience

Skills & Abilities

• Proficient in C/C++ programming
• Experience working with ARM-based microcontrollers
• Experience developing applications using C++, C#, and Dart
• Hands‑on experience with Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth connectivity
• Experience interfacing with peripherals such as LCD displays, Flash memory, RTC, etc.
• Working knowledge of RTOS for embedded environments (e.g., FreeRTOS or similar)
• Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols such as Modbus and BACnet
• Strong understanding of Internet protocols such as TCP, UDP, HTTP, and MQTT
• Experience applying IoT best practices for embedded development
• Experience developing software that integrates with security peripherals and secure elements
• Working knowledge of CI/CD processes, Cmake and automated build systems
• Knowledge of encryption and secure communication protocols
• Experience in mobile app development is a strong plus
• Ability to read and understand schematic and PCBs
• Experience with troubleshooting embedded products with high voltages (up to 585 VAC) and root causing issues with products at manufacturing
• Understands product life cycle process from concept through application
• Experience in providing customer support and dealing with challenging customer issues.
• Experience interacting with manufacturing sites for the support of software used in production equipment

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