Job Description

Lufkin's Software team seeks a skilled and driven Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design and develop the controller’s Embedded Software / Firmware. The role involves research, design, development, testing, requirement analysis, and the creation of new functions or the redesign/consolidation of existing processes. Our team is committed to growth, learning, and exploration.

Minimum Requirements

• • Bachelor's degree in computer science and/or engineering.
  • 10+ Years of hands-on experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#.NET (Visual Studio).
  • Strong development skills and understanding of software and hardware engineering principles.
  • Embedded Software Development:
    • Design and develop embedded software applications
    • Design and develop user interface for embedded products.
    • Design and develop real-time applications for embedded products.
    • Assist in the documentation and release processes.
    • Develop high level drivers for externally connected devices.
  • Embedded Hardware Support:
    • Review existing and new hardware designs.
    • Debug hardware issues.
    • Assist with the replacement of obsolete components.
    • Assist with field and lab wiring setup.
  • Required Experience:

• • • Years of hands-on experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++
    • Version control (SVN and/or Git)
    • Development in a Linux environment
    • Realtime Operating System kernel (RTOS)
    • Microcontrollers/MCU/Microprocessor technology
    • Software optimizations skills at the System on a Chip (SoC) level.
    • Device drivers, interface buses and General-Purpose IO
    • UI /GUI design and mobile development
    • IoT communications protocols and frameworks such as OPC UA, MQTT/Sparkplug, AMQP, etc.
    • Wireless connectivity, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth low energy, etc.
    • Industrial communications protocols such as MODBUS
    • Networking Principles, Security and Technologies
    • Database and data layer structure and handling
    • Information retrieval and data mining
    • Containerization technologies such as docker containers
    • Working with consumer electronics and Edge Devices
    • Application debugging
    • Experience with HW debugging tools (multimeter, oscilloscope, etc.)
    • Knowledge of circuit principles, read wiring and PCB schematics

Preferred knowledge

• • Experience with Altium Designer
  • Knowledge of industrial field wiring practices
  • Knowledge of artificial lift applications
  • Fieldbus communications (MODBUS, OPC UA and/or MQTT)
  • Experience with Javascript, Phyton, Web development (HTML, CSS)
  • Mathlab programming language and MATLAB modeling
  • Web Application framework development (Angular, React or similar frameworks)
  • Web development (HTML, CSS)
  • Knowledge of Oil and Gas Artificial Lift Automation and Control (plus).
  • Master on Engineering Discipline (plus).
  • AI / Machine Learning (plus).

Responsibilities

• • Fully integrated in fast-paced software agile development teams, participate in sprint planning, demos, and daily scrum activities.
  • Monitoring the software issue tracking system for newly created/assigned issue, identifying the root-cause, finding a resolution, and providing feedback.
  • Collaborating with stakeholders to ascertain user requirements for specific scenarios.
  • Creates, implements, optimizes, debugs, refactors, and reuses code to enhance performance, maintainability, and effectiveness.
  • Actively seeks new knowledge and adapts to emerging trends, technical solutions, and patterns to enhance end-user experience.
  • Conducts in-depth analysis of user issues to develop and implement efficient solutions.
  • A detail-oriented individual capable of following written procedures with minimal supervision.
  • Possesses strong verbal communication and technical writing skills.
  • Cultivates a robust working relationship with the Lufkin Automation Engineering teams.
  • Adheres to standard procedures for proper escalation of unresolved issues to the appropriate internal teams.
  • Promotes professional development, accountability, and succession planning within the team.
  • Encourages a culture of continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies, analyzing data, and implementing effective solutions.
  • Ensures and advocates for a safe working environment in accordance with HSE leadership standards.
  • Research latest technologies in the industry.
  • Interfacing with the multi-disciplinary Engineering team such as SW, Firmware, Hardware, Test, Consultants/Contractors(external) design and development team for seamless integration, execution of the project as well as managing project priorities and deliverables.
  • Takes on special projects as needed.

Essential Characteristics

• • Candidates must possess robust problem-solving abilities and the capacity to analyze intricate data.
  • Dedication to Lufkin's tradition of excellence and corporate values is essential.
  • The desire to grow, learn, and explore in a fast-paced environment.