Industrial Automation Systems Engineer

Delta Electronics
Helmond, Netherlands
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Internship / Graduate position
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English

Tech stack

Code Review Communications Protocols Computer Engineering Software Debugging Linux Embedded C Firmware Performance Tuning OPC Unified Architecture Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter Serial Peripheral Interface PIC Microcontroller

Job description

As a Industrial Automation Systems Engineer, you will play a key role in developing high-performance embedded firmware solutions for advanced Industrial Automation products. You will contribute to OPC UA FX fieldbus implementations, Linux integration, MPU peripheral configuration, and Functional Safety Related development in a dynamic international R&D environment.

You will collaborate closely with experienced firmware, hardware, and system engineers on the full product lifecycle - from design and implementation to testing, optimization, and maintenance., * Develop and maintain embedded firmware and safety related products in C for Industrial Automation products

  • Implement and support industrial communication protocols (OPC UA FX)
  • Configure and optimize MPU peripherals (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, ADC, DMA, etc.)
  • Perform firmware debugging, testing, validation, and performance optimization
  • Collaborate with hardware and system engineers on firmware development throughout the product development cycle
  • Participate in code reviews and maintain clear, modular firmware documentation
  • Continuously improve firmware reliability, maintainability, and real-time performance

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Electronics, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
  • Solid experience in embedded firmware development (recent graduates with strong projects/internships are welcome)
  • Good proficiency in embedded C
  • Basic understanding of microcontrollers and real-time embedded systems
  • Familiarity with Linux RT system
  • Understanding of common communication protocols and embedded interfaces
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent English communication skills (written and spoken)
  • Strong willingness to learn and grow within Industrial Automation technologies, * Familiarity with IEC 61508 or ISO 13849
  • Familiarity with debugging tools (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, etc.)

About the company

Delta, founded in 1971, and listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (code:2308), is a global leader in switching power supplies and thermal management products with a thriving portfolio of IoT-based smart energy-saving systems and solutions in the fields of industrial automation, building automation, telecom power, data center infrastructure, EV charging, renewable energy, energy storage and display, to nurture the development of smart manufacturing and sustainable cities. As a world-class corporate citizen guided by its mission statement, “To provide innovative, clean and energy-efficient solutions for a better tomorrow,” Delta leverages its core competence in high-efficiency power electronics and its ESG-embedded business model to address key environmental issues, such as climate change. Delta serves customers through its sales offices, R&D centers and manufacturing facilities spread over close to 200 locations across 5 continents.

Throughout its history, Delta has received various global awards and recognition for its business achievements, innovative technologies and dedication to ESG. Since 2011, Delta has been listed on the Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index (formerly the DJSI World Index of Dow Jones Sustainability Indices) for 14 consecutive years. Delta has also won CDP with double A List for 4 times for its substantial contribution to climate change and water security issues and has been named Supplier Engagement Leader for its continuous development of a sustainable value chain for 7 consecutive years.

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