Software engineer

We are looking for your talent
Join our team to work in a creative and multidisciplinary environment with professionals from the United States, Denmark, Hungary, among others.

Main Responsibility:
With limited oversight, the R&D Engineer designs and develops embedded hardware and software solutions. Their responsibilities encompass circuit analysis, creation of wiring diagrams, and preparation of detailed schematics and ladder diagrams, leveraging established practices and concepts in the discipline. This role translates system-level customer requirements into software elements and collaborates closely with electrical, mechanical and technical teams to ensure that embedded solutions meet overall product objectives.

Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement embedded applications using C, C++ and Python.

Design and evaluate electrical circuits, components and wire harnesses for new products.

Provide hardware, software and component solutions for ongoing products.

Promote platform-based, real‑time distributed architectures and ensure appropriate software development capabilities.

Employ Agile practices, continuous integration and automated testing with Atlassian tools.

Maintain and enhance legacy software to address customer requirements.

Gather and analyse customer needs; define technical and software requirements accordingly.

Manage multiple embedded-software initiatives concurrently, prioritising tasks to meet deadlines.

Mentor junior engineers and provide support for production issues.

Define system requirements for real‑time embedded software and validate performance.

Contribute to functional specifications for floor-cleaning machinery.

Estimate effort, create schedules, work plans and establish priorities for electrical systems.

Help define test requirements and plans for control systems; conduct functional, operational and reliability tests.

Analyse failures of control-system components or assemblies occurring in production or in the field.

Use a variety of embedded control development tools; familiarity with ST Micro and Atmel microcontrollers is advantageous.

Experience:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.

At least five years of embedded‑systems design experience with a bachelor's degree or three years with a master's degree.

Qualifications & skills:

• Capable of independently interfacing with technology partners on hardware/software development and system integration.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to set priorities and accomplish objectives with minimal supervision.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Proven teamwork skills.
• Working knowledge of CAN communication protocols (CANOpen and SAE J1939).
• Understanding of electric motors and controls, electronic circuits (analog, digital and microcontrollers), battery and charger applications, electro‑hydraulic controls, and electric- and engine‑powered industrial vehicles.
• Familiarity with electrical and electronic test instruments such as multimeters, oscilloscopes and data loggers.
• Awareness of mechanical and hydraulic systems and their interaction with electrical controls.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and assembly operations.

What makes us different?
At Nilfisk, we know that great collaborators make a great company. We value teamwork, autonomy, effort, and the development of our employees.

We offer work in multicultural teams, work-life balance, benefits that exceed legal requirements, a diverse cultural environment, career development, and of course, unlimited coffee.

Superior benefits: Year-end bonus, Savings fund, Meal vouchers, Major medical expenses insurance, Life insurance, Vacation bonus, Employee Profit sharing, Annual Medical exam, dental & vision support.

You will receive attention and support from a team of experts in Human Resources who possess strong interpersonal and empathetic skills.

Interested?
If this could be your next career challenge, please apply already today. If you have questions before that you are welcome to contact Carla Medina.

What happens with your application?
We will look at your application and contact you for a phone interview if relevant. Hereafter, if there is a mutual match, we will invite you to an interview with the hiring manager and potentially a colleague.

The next interview will be on site with our local HR team, this will provide an opportunity for you, to see our site and your potential workplace, and get to know us and our culture.

Let's create a cleaner future together
Cleaning has emerged as a key contributor to health and safety, sparked by technology and innovation. At Nilfisk we are a driving force in this development. Being part of Nilfisk means thinking outside of the box, bringing your inspiring ideas to life, sharing the results, and learning from your setbacks. We believe that diversity is our greatest strength – as we achieve the best results from a wide variety of views and approaches. At Nilfisk, you have the freedom to be yourself and express your opinions. Nilfisk is firmly committed to growth and sustainability in everything we do. You will be empowered in your role as you collaborate with passionate colleagues on a quest to create a cleaner future.

Are you ready to make a change for
a cleaner future
?

We embrace diversity and equality with an environment of inclusion. We encourage everyone to apply for the position, regardless of origin, race, ethnicity, religion, physical or mental ability, gender, gender-identity or expression, sexual orientation, and age.

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