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We are looking for an Embedded Systems / Instrument Development Engineer to join our R&D; team for the development of industrial flow meters and process instrumentation. The candidate will be responsible for developing microcontroller-based electronic instruments, including firmware, sensor interfacing, display, communication, signal processing, calibration and troubleshooting. The ideal candidate should have a strong practical understanding of both embedded programming and industrial instrumentation. Key Responsibilities1. Microcontroller & Firmware Development - Develop firmware for microcontroller-based flow meters and industrial instruments. - Program and configure microcontrollers such as STM32, PIC, AVR, ESP32, Renesas or similar platforms. - Develop firmware for flow measurement, flow calculation, totalization and batch control. - Implement algorithms for K-factor, flow rate, total flow, pulse counting and frequency measurement. - Develop parameter configuration and calibration functions. - Implement EEPROM/Flash memory storage for calibration and configuration parameters. - Develop reliable firmware suitable for continuous industrial operation. - Debug and optimize existing firmware. 2. Sensor & Signal Interfacing - Interface different types of flow sensors with microcontrollers. - Work with pulse, frequency, analog, magnetic pickup, Hall sensor and other sensor signals. - Develop signal-conditioning and filtering techniques. - Interface 420 mA, 010 V, pulse and frequency signals. - Develop suitable circuits for sensor excitation, signal acquisition and processing. - Troubleshoot noise, signal instability and measurement errors. 3. Display & User Interface - Develop interfaces for LCD, TFT, OLED or segment displays. - Develop keypad/button-based user interfaces. - Create menus for configuration, calibration and parameter setting. - Implement display of flow rate, totalizer, batch quantity, units and diagnostic information. 4. Industrial Communication Develop and troubleshoot communication interfaces such as: - RS-485 - Modbus RTU - Modbus TCP, where required - HART, where applicable - UART, SPI, IC, CAN and other embedded interfaces - Communication with PLC, SCADA and other industrial systems 5. Flow Meter Development Work closely with the mechanical and instrumentation team to develop complete flow-meter products. Responsibilities may include: - Turbine Flow Meter - Oval Gear Flow Meter - Electromagnetic Flow Meter - Vortex Flow Meter - Thermal Mass Flow Meter - Flow Totalizer - Batch Controller - Fuel Consumption Measurement System Develop the electronics and firmware required for: - Flow measurement - Flow indication - Totalization - Batch measurement - Alarm functions - Data logging - Communication - Calibration - Diagnostic functions 6. Calibration & Testing - Develop and implement calibration procedures for flow instruments. - Work with laboratory/calibration systems to determine and adjust K-factor. - Analyze flow-meter test data. - Perform accuracy and repeatability analysis. - Troubleshoot errors between actual flow and indicated flow. - Support product testing and validation. - Prepare test procedures and technical documentation. 7. Hardware Development & Troubleshooting - Understand electronic circuit design and PCB functionality. - Work with hardware engineers/PCB designers for current product development. - Select suitable microcontrollers, ADCs, DACs, communication ICs, power supplies and other components. - Review schematics and PCB layouts. - Perform hardware bring-up and debugging. - Use tools such as multimeter, oscilloscope, logic analyzer and programmer/debugger. - Identify and resolve hardware/firmware integration problems. 8. Product Development - Participate in complete product development from concept to production. - Convert customer/application requirements into technical specifications. - Develop prototypes and conduct functional testing. - Support PCB development, firmware development and enclosure integration. - Work with Production and QC teams for product transfer to manufacturing. - Support field/service teams in troubleshooting instrument-related issues. - Improve existing products based on customer feedback and field performance. Required Technical Skills - Strong knowledge of Embedded C / C++. - Practical experience in microcontroller programming. - Good understanding of microcontroller architecture and peripherals. - Experience with ADC, DAC, timers, counters, PWM, interrupts and communication interfaces. - Good knowledge of UART, SPI, IC and RS-485. - Experience with Modbus RTU is preferred. - Knowledge of industrial instrumentation and measurement systems. - Understanding of flow measurement principles will be an advantage. - Knowledge of analog signal processing and 420 mA circuits. - Basic knowledge of PCB hardware and electronic components. - Ability to read electronic schematics. - Good debugging and troubleshooting .
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