Job Description
At Eaton, we make the energy transition work. Whether it's efficient power management of machinery and buildings or the integration of electric vehicle charging, we work to improve people's lives and the environment. And with the electrification of everything in full swing, accompanied by the acceleration of renewable energy generation and distribution, this is an especially exciting time to join our Power Management & Control Components (PMCC) division.
As the electrified future goes hand in hand with digitalisation, we also focus on developing smart, Industry 4.0-enabled devices, from the smallest electrical components to entire power ecosystems. We thus deploy innovative technologies to offer an enhanced user experience and more intuitive user interfaces, including for the remote operation of machinery and equipment
Currently we are seeking Technical Architect Embedded Linux/RTOS to be working from St. Gallen in Switzerland. Bonn/Germany could be also possible as hiring location.
As a Technical Architect Embedded Linux, you will play an important role in our Embedded team within Automation and Digital Solutions (ADS)
You will cooperate closely with System Engineers and Product Management team to define and implement the best technical firmware solutions for our Industrial Automation product families. You will lead multiple engineers technically and you will be responsible for the definition and deployment of the technology platform architecture throughout the full product life cycle.
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Lead the architecture and design of embedded Linux systems for HMI PLC products.
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Define system requirements and specifications in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
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Develop and maintain system architecture documentation.
Utilize Yocto Project to create and manage custom Linux distributions tailored to embedded product requirements. -
Optimize build systems and manage package dependencies. Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices for Yocto-based systems.
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Drive the conceptual development of embedded platforms, including hardware-software integration.
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Write, review, and maintain high-quality, maintainable code for embedded systems.
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Perform debugging, profiling, and performance tuning of embedded Linux applications.
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Ensure software meets reliability, scalability, and cybersecurity standards.
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Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers and global locations.
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Participate in project planning, estimation and risk management.
Qualifications:
- An academic degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience
- 5+ years of experience in Linux/RTOS application engineering and software architecture
- 1-2 years in product ownership
Skills:
• Excellent software skills in embedded Linux and RTOS environment: architecture, design, and development
• Experience with defining an architecture and delivering according to that architecture
• Experience in Linux distribution build systems (Yocto)
• Experience in unit-testing, continuous integration, and version control (Git)
• Experience in software quality tools and standards
• Experience in M2M communication standards and platforms (TCP/IP, RestAPI, SNMP, MQTT, Modbus)
• Experience with working into an Agile team / environment (Scrum)
• Experience in issue tracking systems
• Knowledge of cybersecurity and data encryption is a significant plus
• Knowledge of embedded electronics (MPU/MCU) is a plus
• Full professional proficiency in English, German knowledge is a plus.
We are offering:
- Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team.
- Flexible working solutions (Office 3 days per week, home office 2 days, flexible working hours).
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people's lives and the environment through power management technologies.
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