Software/Firmware Development Engineer

Socomec Group (Socomec) is a global leader in electrical equipment engineering and manufacturing, specialized in low voltage energy performance.

Socomec North America (NAM) is Socomec’s organization overseeing all operations in North America.

About This Role

This role will work with members of the engineering team comprising Software/Firmware, Electrical/Electronic and Power Conversion disciplines to develop controllers and programs, embedded GUI interfaces, implement communication industrial protocols, support the test and development of the products both at the device and systems level, and prepare necessary support documentation related to the new products.

Key Responsibilities And Accountabilities

• Developing software for an embedded Linux based microcomputer devices.
• Developing embedded GUI interfaces for Socomec products.
• Use of Industrial communication protocols such as Modbus TCP and RTU, BACnet/IP and SNMP.
• Handle all stages of the embedded software life cycle.
• Prepare/write clear and concise operational documentation including manuals, online help, etc.
• Provide support to production and service personnel for related products.

Essential Qualifications, Experience, And Skills

• Qualifications

  • Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering with proven software development track record.

  OR

  • Degree in Firmware / Software Engineering with thorough understanding of industrial monitoring and control systems.

• General Work Experience

  • 7+ years software development for real-time industrial automation systems.

  • Ability to handle projects from the inception to the product delivery.

  • Software programming languages such as C, C++, Java, Python.

    • Embedded Linux development using Yocto project.

    • Industrial network protocols such as Modbus TCP/RTU (must have), EtherNet/IP, BACnet/IP or SNMP (an asset).

    • Web application development using HTML5 and JavaScript preferably with Vue.js framework.

    • GUI development for industrial touch panels (Qt framework an asset).

    • Familiarity with electrical power quality monitoring and related standards such as IEEE 1159, IEEE1459, IEC 61000-4-30.

    • Knowledge of NIST SP 800-82, NIST Cybersecurity Framework combined with IEC 62443 highly desired.

    • Demonstrates initiative and a passion for achieving results expeditiously.

      • Resourceful, innovative and energetic.

Compensation: $110,000 to $130,000 CAD

Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodation for disabilities to support participation of candidates in all aspects of the recruitment process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.

All applications are reviewed directly by the Socomec North America Talent Acquisition team and other human reviewers. No automated or AI‑based systems are used to make decisions in the application review process.

We thank all those who apply. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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