Senior Embedded Systems Engineer - GC​/LC

Senior Embedded Systems Engineer – GC/LC (Woodbridge, CAN)

Woodbridge Canada

Woodbridge, Ontario, CA

REQ-057056

The Embedded System Engineer will develop firmware for Gas Chromatography instrumentation, various Auto‑Samplers, sample preparation devices and mass spectrometers, specifically the Perkin Elmer Clarus, GC2400, HS2400, MS2400 and Turbo Matrix instruments, and potentially the NexION and QSight instruments. The role will include close collaborations with software, electrical and mechanical teams within Perkin Elmer.

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (Computer Engineer degree considered if H/W experience).
• C/C++ Programming skills.
• Well versed in FreeRTOS and Linux application development and kernel image creation.
• Strong understanding of real‑time software development and multithreading concepts.
• Able to read and create electrical schematics and understand digital electronic circuit design.
• Understanding of control system concepts.
• Eclipse based embedded development.
• Familiarity with communication protocols like Ethernet, TCP/IP, USB and Wi‑Fi, SPI, RS‑485, CAN, I2C.
• Excellent oral and written communication as well as strong presentation skills.
• Experience with system architecture design.
• Minimum 3‑5 years’ experience.
• Comfortable working with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work with cross‑functional teams - excellent group interaction and negotiating skills.
• Customer focus, value driven – passionate about working to develop applications to address customer needs.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks with different priorities.

• AMD/Xilinx Vivado development environment.
• FPGA development skills (VHDL language).
• AMD/Xilinx Zynq based designs and Peta Linux development is an asset.
• Analog electronic circuitry development skills are an asset.
• Web based development skills are an asset (HTML, CSS and JavaScript).

• Provide skills to design and develop or update gas chromatography firmware, control systems and programmable logic devices.
• Map requirements to specifications that lead to architecting embedded system solutions.
• Play key role in conceptualization, design and development of new Chromatography and Mass Spec products to expand our analytical instrumentation product offerings in the marketplace.
• Work closely with solution architects and other developers for solution design.
• Identifying subsystems and interfaces between them.
• Being a team player and putting team objectives above personal ambitions.
• Ensure that firmware design conforms to the documented architecture.
• Identifying and mitigating technical risks.
• Analyze emerging embedded systems technologies, translating implications of the technologies into an effective technical vision and strategy.
• Keep up to date on industry trends and the latest technological innovations to forecast solutions and anticipate emerging business changes.

The annual compensation range for this full-time position is $115,000 to $125,000 CAD. The final base pay offered to the successful candidate will be determined by factors including internal equity, work location, as well as individual qualifications, such as job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Perkin Elmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. Perkin Elmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.

• Perkin Elmer is an affirmative action employer.
• Perkin Elmer is an E‑Verify Employer in the United States.
• Perkin Elmer is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.
• Perkin Elmer does not charge any job application fees.