Embedded Systems Engineer (m/f/d)

• VCU Software Development: Develop, program, test, and optimize embedded software for Vehicle Control Units (VCUs) used in electric wheel loaders.
• Vehicle Control Functions: Implement control strategies for electric drive systems, motor controllers, battery management systems (BMS), charging systems, and vehicle operating functions.
• Telematics (T-Box): Develop and integrate telematics solutions for vehicle monitoring, GPS positioning, remote diagnostics, operating data acquisition, and communication with cloud-based platforms. Define the MQTT and FTP interfaces to our cloud platform.
• CAN Bus Communication: Develop, configure, and troubleshoot CAN-based communication between vehicle components, including VCU, BMS, motor controllers, displays, and telematics modules.
• Embedded Software Integration: Integrate software and hardware components into reliable and efficient vehicle control architectures.
• Testing & Validation: Conduct functional testing, system diagnostics, troubleshooting, and software validation on prototypes and production vehicles.
• Supplier Collaboration: Work closely with international hardware and software suppliers, particularly in China, to define technical requirements, resolve integration issues, and implement product improvements.
• Technical Documentation: Prepare software specifications, interface descriptions, test reports, and technical documentation.
• Product Development: Support the continuous improvement of our electric wheel loaders, focusing on reliability, performance, energy efficiency, and user experience. Your Impact

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, or a comparable technical discipline.
• Practical experience in embedded software development, preferably in electric vehicles, mobile machinery, or industrial equipment.
• Strong programming skills in Embedded C/C++ or CODESYS.
• Experience with microcontrollers, embedded controllers, and real-time systems.
• Good understanding of CAN Bus communication, including CAN 2.0, CAN FD, and preferably CANopen or SAE J1939.
• Experience with vehicle control systems, motor controllers, or battery management systems.
• Knowledge of embedded software debugging, testing, and diagnostic tools.
• Good English communication skills. Preferred:
• Experience in programming and calibrating Vehicle Control Units (VCUs).
• Experience with telematics control units (T-Box), GPS/GNSS, LTE/4G/5G, MQTT, FTP and IoT communication protocols.
• Familiarity with electric powertrains, lithium-ion battery systems, and charging technologies.
• Experience with automotive or off-highway diagnostic protocols, such as UDS.
• Knowledge of Python, MATLAB/Simulink, or model-based software development.
• Experience with embedded Linux or RTOS environments.
• Familiarity with functional safety principles and relevant standards for mobile machinery.
• Experience working with international engineering teams and suppliers, particularly in China.
• German language skills are an advantage.

We are looking for an engineer who enjoys hands-on development, practical problem-solving, and taking ownership of embedded systems from concept to implementation.

What We Offer

• A hands-on engineering position with responsibility for real products and practical applications.
• A dynamic environment with short decision-making processes.
• Close collaboration with international technology partners and suppliers.
• Opportunities to develop and implement your own technical solutions.
• A workplace in Bad Waldsee, Southern Germany, with a strong regional engineering and manufacturing ecosystem.
• A long-term perspective in the growing market for electric utility vehicles and sustainable technologies.