Embedded Software Engineer - Motor Control in EH54, Livingston, West Lothian
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Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer – Motor Control
Type: Permanent
Location: Livingston, Scotland
Right to Work: UK required
Salary: £50,000 to £65,000 DOE
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Embedded Software Engineer – Motor Control in Livingston to join an established engineering organisation developing advanced electronic control systems for demanding, safety-critical applications.
This role sits within a specialist R&D team focused on real-time motor control, precision movement and load handling systems used in challenging real-world environments.
The Role:
As an Embedded Software Engineer – Motor Control, you will design, develop and validate embedded software for advanced electronic control systems, working closely with hardware and systems engineers to deliver high-reliability solutions.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Developing embedded software for real-time motor control systems
• Designing, implementing and tuning motor-control algorithms for hydraulic and Sepex motors
• Working with microcontrollers, RTOS and real-time embedded environments
• Integrating software with bespoke electronic control hardware
• Supporting software validation, verification and testing activities
• Ensuring compliance with functional safety standards such as ISO 13849 and IEC 61508
• Supporting EMC, CE and regulatory compliance activities
• Producing technical documentation for software design and validation
You will collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver robust, safety-critical products.
Skills & Experience:
• Strong Embedded C/C++ experience in commercial environments
• Proven motor control development experience, including PWM, closed-loop, torque and speed control
• Experience with hydraulic or Sepex motor systems
• Experience working with microcontrollers and RTOS
• CAN bus and serial communication protocol experience
• Understanding of safety-critical software development practices
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
Desirable Experience:
• Knowledge of ISO 13849 or IEC 61508 functional safety standards
• Familiarity with MISRA C guidelines
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles for embedded systems
• Experience with Agile or waterfall development processes
Qualifications:
• Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics or a related discipline
If you’re an Embedded Software Engineer – Motor Control in Livingston looking to work on technically challenging, safety-critical embedded systems within a collaborative engineering environment, this role offers strong long-term potential
If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.
- Location:
- Livingston
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Engineer, Software Engineer, Embedded Software, Engineering, Software
