Embedded Software Engineer II - Motor Controls

Embedded Software Engineer II
- Motor Controls

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!

• Develop products per software design procedures.
• Design, simulate, code, and debug motor control algorithms and applications in
  
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• Develop software to be implemented in internal and customer product lines.
• Test and maintain software implemented in company product lines.
• Perform root cause analysis and provide solutions to issues with existing products.
• Write and test protocols and design verification testing for company product lines.
• Provide technical support to customers.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

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.

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.

• Proficient with developing applications using MCUs based on ARM Cortex M4, M33 cores through embedded C, C++ programming language.
• Strong ability to define and design embedded software architecture.
• Good knowledge of motor control concepts with hands‑on experience in controlling Induction, Permanent Magnet (PM), Brushless DC Motors.
• Well‑versed in advanced control techniques including Scalar Control, Field‑Oriented Control (FOC)/Vector Control, and Direct Torque Control (DTC).
• Solid understanding of PWM generation techniques such as Sinusoidal PWM (SPWM), Space Vector PWM (SVPWM), and other advanced methods.
• Strong mathematical foundation in areas critical to motor control including transforms, filters, and estimation algorithms.
• Good knowledge of digital signal processing (DSP) techniques used in motor and inverter control applications.
• Experience with writing software for Power Factor Correction (PFC) controllers is a plus.
• Proficient in implementing and troubleshooting standard communication interfaces such as UART, SPI, I2C. Knowledge of USB, Bluetooth, and Wi‑Fi will be a plus.
• Familiarity with application‑level communication protocols like Modbus and BACnet is a plus.
• Experienced in developing embedded software for high‑voltage motor drives and power electronics systems (up to 460 VAC).
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