Automation project engineer

Candidate should have 6-9 years of experience in IoT embedded systems. He/ She should be

passionate, tech savvy, academically sound, have interest in embedded devices and

technologies.

Experience:

• Exposure to Microcontroller/Microprocessor Architecture /Family e.g. ARM Cortex,

Microchip, Xtensa ESP32, TI CC32XX, STM32

• Knowledge of Bare metal and any RTOS (Free RTOS, uC OS, EmbOSs, VxWorks, QNX)

• Knowledge of Microcontroller peripherals and low level drivers e.g. ADC, DAC, I2C, SPI,

UART, CAN, RS485, DMA, Ethernet, Display

• Knowledge of networking concepts like OSI layers, embedded TCP/IP stacks and common

IP protocols

• Knowledge of RF protocols WIFI, Bluetooth/BLE, IoT Cellular

• Knowledge of IoT communication protocols MQTT, COAP, AMQP

• Knowledge of Build toolchains and framework such as IAR, GCC, Keil, Mplab

• DFMA and DFMEA, Design release process

• Coding standards, guidelines and compliance tools

• Version control and repositories using git tools

• Software quality assurance and automated testing tools Experience / Skills Embedded software design cycle

• Documenting Software Design (flow charts, state diagram, logic design, analysis, implementation, debugging and testing etc)

• Good hands-on programming in Embedded C, C++.

• Programming in scripting languages such as batch, shell, python is a plus.

• Experience with AWS/Google cloud for device connectivity. Exposure to IoT cloud services. e.g. AWS IoT

• Software and Hardware integration testing and troubleshooting

• Protocol debugging using protocol analyzer.

• Understanding of Schematic/ Hardware design around microcontrollers like ST, TI, Atmel, Microchip, ARM core

• A minimum of 4-5 years of experience in IoT engineering, embedded systems, or related fields.
• Strong technical knowledge of IoT technologies, including sensors, communication protocols (such as MQTT, CoAP, and HTTP), microcontrollers, and cloud platforms.
• Experience in programming languages such as Python, C/C++, JavaScript, or similar, as well as experience with IoT platforms like Arduino, Raspberry Pi, AWS IoT, or Azure IoT.
• Proven experience in designing and developing IoT solutions for real-world applications.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to innovate and create new IoT-based educational content.
• Strong understanding of data analytics, machine learning, and data visualization tools.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity practices related to IoT devices and networks.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to a diverse audience.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously.
• Passion for education, technology, and the future of connected systems.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable to a fast-paced educational environment.

WheelsEye is India's leading SAAS-based platform in formulating the next tech-enabled logistics revolution. We offer technology that connects truck fleet owners & SMEs and helps them to automate operations, secure fleets, save costs, improve on-time performance, and streamline their business.

We have a young and energetic team of IITs, NITs, IIMs & top B-Schools employees serving PAN India. We go to great lengths to hire the best talent who are deeply aligned with our values.

We at WheelsEye, believe in fostering a sense of intrapreneurship, promoting team bonding, and creating a positive and friendly work culture where you will feel valued and motivated to do the best work.

Role:- Senior Firmware Developer

Requirements

Core skills: 

• Proficiency in programming, specifically Embedded C and C++
• Understanding of Hardware components (Sensors, MCUs, Actuators, Antenna)

Core Experience

• Over 4 years of hands-on experience in Embedded Systems
• Prior experience in building IOT Gateway
• Previous experience in designing FOTA
• Previous experience in the telematics/DMS would be advantageous
• Teamwork

1. Developing HMI application in Qt or similar UI frameworks
2. Develop C++ or Rust backends for the HMI
3. Understand and optimize potential performance bottlenecks

We are a Digital Product Engineering company that is scaling in a big way! We build products, services, and experiences that inspire, excite, and delight. We work at scale — across all devices and digital mediums, and our people exist everywhere in the world (18000+ experts across 32 countries, to be exact). Our work culture is dynamic and non-hierarchical. We're looking for great new colleagues. That's where you come in!

Must Have Skills: PLC programming, WinCC, Siemens TIA portal, IOT

WHAT MAKES YOU A GOOD FIT FOR THIS ROLE:

• Experience in automation technologies PLC programming, WinCC OA, Siemens TIA portal, and protocols OPC UA, plant simulation.

• Must have prior experience working with clients in requirements & should be independently able to lead these discussions.

• Candidate should be fluent in the agile delivery model with experience in working with any of an agile product management tool, preferably JIRA.

• Ability to guide the team on technical solutions, perform code reviews, and define integration strategy.

• Working experience with SQL and NoSQL databases like MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.

• Ability to make and effectively communicate decisions. The candidate should know how to disagree, how to address opposition/rejection, how to navigate the conflicts in multistakeholder requirements, and how to build consensus.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills are essential to communicate in a global team and with clients.

• It would be advantageous to have experience as an architect or technical leader while working in one or more of the following domains: manufacturing, industrial automation, heavy engineering, robotics, automotive, and consumer goods.

WHAT ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understanding functional requirements thoroughly and analysing the client’s needs in the context of the project

• Envisioning the overall solution for defined functional and non-functional requirements, and being able to define technologies, patterns, and frameworks to realize it.

• Determining and implementing design methodologies and tool sets

• Enabling application development by coordinating requirements, schedules, and activities.

• Being able to lead/support UAT and production roll outs.

• Creating, understanding, and validating WBS and estimated effort for given module/task, and being able to justify it.

• Addressing issues promptly, responding positively to setbacks and challenges with a mindset of continuous improvement

• Giving constructive feedback to the team members and setting clear expectations.

• Helping the team in troubleshooting and resolving of complex bugs

• Coming up with solutions to any issue that is raised during code/design review and being able to justify the decision taken.

• Carrying out POCs to make sure that suggested design/technologies meet the requirements

Responsibilities and Duties
The team leader will be leading a team of Hardware engineers, firmware and testing engineers. Being a team leader, you will primarily be responsible for fast and accurate delivery from the team which might even include handholding of team members whenever needed. Embedded team would be responsible for the following:
Hardware Design including

• Circuit design as per design requirements
• Schematic capture in the tool
• CAD layout
• QA/QC/functional testing
• PCB assembling and rework
• Lab inventory management
• Component procurement.

Firmware Design Including

• Firmware Design and architect
• Software Development
• Firmware Testing
• Code management over svn

Other Responsibilities

• The team leader would also be responsible for architecting the system, creating detailed design documents as per requirement and maintaining quality control of all the deliverables.
• The team leader would also be required to create a detailed test plan and list of test cases to be executed and if needed, create proper environment for the same.
• Ownership of the ‘ground up’ design and architecture of embedded software for real time applications.
• Decomposition of designs in to structured modules/functions ready for implementationby yourself and the team.
• Hands on development in C of new ARM based embedded software for a range of products currently under development
• Ensure quality of software using appropriate methods(Code Review, Static Analysis, Unit Test etc.) and application of suitable Coding Standards
• Maintain, update and enhance existing embedded software written in C
• Documentation of software products, development and execution of test plans
• Work closely with other members of the engineering team to assist with the correct choice of processors and supporting hardware

Required Experience, Skills and Qualifications

• Experience of 8+ years in field of embedded systems designing and developement.
• Familiar with usage of various LAB instruments.
• Strong fundamentals of electronics (Digital and analog) are must.
• Well versed with circuit designing and HW debugging
• Analog and Digital Circuit designing: familiarity with micro-controllers, memories, communication interfaces, op-amps, comparators, relays, inductors and capacitors, Handling EMI and Noise issues associated with circuits.
• Understanding of BLE protocols will be required.
• Understanding of scientific methodologies of experimentation, data-gathering and interpretation and hypothesis.
• Understanding of basic architecture, debugging of sensors.
• Experienced in embedded-C coding, memory allocations.
• Experience with any RTOS designing preferably with FreeRTOS at least with Semaphores, SW Timers, synchronisation and event handlings, task handling and prioritization.
• Understanding of micro-controller architecture, programming and debugging methodologies, interrupt-handling.
• Experience with any of the IDEs and debuggers for ARM architecture.
• Basic understanding of assembly programing of ARM architecture
• Understanding of basic peripherals like UART, CAN, I2C, Timers, Counters, PWMs, ADCs, DAC.
• Experience/knowledge in IoT devices (sensor, gateway, cloud) handling.
• Familiarity with CAD tools for schematics and layout generation.
• Experience on MS-Office.
• Familiarity in understanding and creating various test plans and documents.

General Skills Needed/ Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of components and should be able to suggest the team with right componenet
• Candidate must have a knack to use his/her technical knowledge to give it back to society.
• Candidates passionate to bring a change in society will be preferred with no compromise on pay check.
• Candidates must be open to work with communities to get feedback on product features so that products are best fit for social upliftment.
• Candidates must be open to travel to needy communities and should not hesitate to get his/her hands dirty to bring a change to the communities.
• Candidates must find associated with the cause and mission of the company.
• Open to work in open startup culture and give his/her 100%.
• Analytical reasoning and fact-based brainstorming capabilities will be highly preferred.
• Ready to relocate to Gurugram.
• Occasional field visits.

1. Programming experience in embedded C and python
2. Experience in embedded systems development and troubleshooting and with real-time operating systems.
3. Experience with embedded C programming for microcontrollers like PIC, Microchip in MPLAB
4. Basic execution of process commands in Linux
5. Experience in handling the raspberry pi