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Software Engineer – Embedded & User Interface

Apply Job ID REF3686B Date posted 09/16/2021 Address 3600 North Point Boulevard, Dundalk, MD Job Type Full-time Job Status Exempt

Vulcan 

For more than 150 years, Vulcan has been recognized by chefs and operators throughout the world for its top-quality, energy efficient commercial cooking equipment. Our equipment is found in busy kitchens nationwide; target segments include large chain restaurants, emerging/regional chains, independent restaurants, K-12 schools, grocery and hotels/recreation.

Vulcan is a division of Illinois Tool Works (ITW), a Fortune 200 global multi-industrial manufacturing leader with revenues totaling $14.1 billion in 2019.


 

POSITION SUMMARY
Vulcan is looking for a highly motivated Software Engineer to be responsible for the specification and implementation of our next generation cooking solutions focused on new technologies and methods.  Primary position responsibilities include interfacing with internal and external customers to define software UI and embedded feature requirements, creation of the UI and embedded software architecture, providing oversight and technical leadership to 3rd party resources tasked with the implementation, test, and validation of product software. 

Position Location: Vulcan Division HQ, Baltimore, MD

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  •     Translation of customer/ culinary needs into new software features               and capabilities.
  •     Discovery and documentation of User Interface and embedded                    product software requirements.
  •     Support development of IOT connectivity solutions for cooking                   equipment
  •     Development of the software architecture to be used as a global                  cooking  platform. 
  •     Working with the hardware and Firmware team to assist in the                      specification of hardware requirements and hardware/software                    interfaces.
  •     Provide a single point of contact for third-party design,                                  implementation, and verification of product software. 
  •     Software components include Linux OS, Open-Source licensing,                  hardware device drivers, product functions (cooking parameter                    sensing and control as well as recipe management), diagnostics,                User Interface, networking (Ethernet, Wi-Fi), and embedded Web                  Browser.
  •     Drive and endorse best practices in code health, testing, and                        maintainability.
  •    The position requires periodic travel within the US and Europe. 

REQUIREMENTS:

  Bachelor’s Degree in Computer or Software Engineering with at least 5 years of         experience in development of embedded products and user interfaces, preferably     in  the food equipment space.   

  Extensive knowledge of software requirements development, software                         architectures, and embedded software development.

  Experience with manual and automated software test and validation tools and           methods.

  Knowledgeable in user interface design and development.

   Minimum of 2-years’ experience and a demonstrated success in working with           third-party software development organizations

 

DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAITS:

  •     Working with 3rd party software development resources with deep                  technical knowledge.
  •     Experience using version tools (GIT)
  •     Software feature and performance evaluation leading to product                      differentiation.
  •     Intellectually curious and has a driving interest product excellence.
  •     Software validation and testing experience with tools like Squish, etc.
     

COMPETENCIES:

  •     Software user interface design
  •     Embedded software design and development
  •     Ability to work effectively in a small team environment and with third                 parties.
  •     Ability to articulate to a broad range of constituents via written and verbal        communication.
  •     Attention to detail.
  •     Reducing Complexity
  •     Writing documentation
  •     Writing specifications

Working Conditions:

  •  Office enviroments and some factory floor exposure 
  •   This position will be based out of the Vulcan facility in Baltimore    MD
  •   Travel required = 20%

 

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