Senior Manager Embedded Software and Connected Solutions

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Senior Manager Embedded Software and Connected Solutions - Westhausen

Are you captivated by the idea of developing new solutions? Do you aspire to take your next career step at a progressive company?

Then we would be happy to welcome you to our international development team in Westhausen. We are looking for highly motivated software professionals and experienced talents.

Summary

You are responsible for the specification, design, implementation, and documentation of embedded software for our high-performance tightening systems within our global R&D team.

As an experienced Senior Software Engineer, your profound professional experience enables you to solve technical issues and challenges quickly and sustainably.

You work closely together with other functions to ensure the high performance of cutting-edge tightening products for automotive OEM assembly lines.

Key Responsibilities :

• Manage a team of 7+ embedded software engineers
• Take an active role in design decisions for embedded architectures for our controller and tightening tools portfolio
• Drive existing communication modules into a modular connected solution
• Collaboration with system architects, hardware development team, project managers and our QA team
• Strong cooperation with suppliers, as well as with internal and external customers
• Manage design and code reviews, promotion of improvements, estimation of work effort
• Drive the delivery of software releases as projected
• Prepare feasibility studies, technical concepts, prototyping and troubleshooting tools

Critical Skills & Requirements :

• Degree in electrical engineering, computer science, telecommunications, physics or a comparable qualification
• At least three years of experience in leading embedded software engineers
• Expert knowledge in microcontroller hardware interfaces like SPI, I2C, UART, etc.
• Solid understanding of Embedded operating systems (QNX, Linux, RTOS), Software frameworks and middleware for embedded systems
• Authoritative working experience in embedded software development and testing
• Expert knowledge in C / C ++, Assembler and scripting languages such as BASH or Python
• Solid knowledge of wireless communication technologies, Network and hardware communication protocols (like TCP / IP, IP, CAN, ProfiNet)
• Fluent in German and English

What we offer :

• 30 days vacation
• Many employee benefits / employee offers (corporate benefits)
• Bike-Leasing
• International environment
• Opportunities for further training and development
• Home Office possibility

At Apex Tool Group (, we’re passionate about innovation. Whether that be products, processes or operations, our associates strive to find new ways each day to help our end-users solve their most complex challenges.

By harnessing our global resources, unprecedented insights and spirit for service, we build more than just tools for the job site we help build the future.

ATG is a global manufacturer of hand and power tools, tool storage and accessories, chain, and electronic soldering solutions with more than $ billion in annual revenues.

Our 6,900 global associates have built powerhouse brands like GEARWRENCH, SATA, Crescent, Cleco, Weller and APEX that professional trades and DIY enthusiasts alike can trust to get the job done.

With our roots dating back to the 1800s, our tools have driven technological advancements that drive efficiency, speed and end-user safety in a broad range of commercial and consumer markets.

As part of the ATG team, you will move fast, think globally, learn from your colleagues and grow your career. You’ll enjoy competitive benefits, a healthy work / life balance and have opportunities to give back to the communities we serve.

Our six core values Customers come first, Integrity in all we do, Continuous improvement, Innovation for growth, Passion to succeed and Best talent, one team - drive our daily decisions.

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