Software/Firmware Engineer

For more than 140 years, Patterson-Kelley has proudly served the commercial heating industry with the most respected heating solutions in the field. Our commercial boilers and hot water heaters are designed and built in the USA and distributed throughout North America. Even more, our products are backed by the highest level of technical and application support. Each piece of equipment we build is the direct result of knowledge cultivated from generations of experience, expertise, and customer input.

Job Summary

Design, develop, implement, test and support software for boiler and water heating control systems, end of production line test machines, programs for internal use, and mobile applications (Apple and Android)

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Identify, resolve, or improve on system's performance
• Identify, analyze, design, and develop program changes consistent with division and corporate standards and best practices
• Identify and resolve errors or problems with existing programs
• Specify reporting requirements
• Specify form requirements
• Troubleshooting issues with hardware and software processes
• Work with others to detect problems and implement solutions
• Investigating and using new technologies where relevant
• Providing written knowledge transfer material
• Maintaining and improving existing codebases
• Develops control methodologies for new and existing products

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• • Bachelor's degree in, Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Experience

• • 1-3 years' software development experience with C++including C++ Standard Libraries
  • Experience with LINUX operating systems
  • Knowledge and experience with object-oriented design and development
  • Knowledge with SQL/Stored Procedures

Other Requirements

• • Experience leading or participating in design and implementation of control systems including both hardware and software
  • Knowledge of Repositories (Git and Mercurial)
  • Hands on experience with electro-mechanical system components including sensors, actuators, signal conditioning and data acquisition electronics
  • Understanding of electronic schematics and basic electronic designSkilled at creating graphical interface for controls and how humans relate to machine interfaces
  • Understanding of formal design process (Software Development Cycle)
  • Familiar with the QT, .NET framework, JavaScript, Python, QML, Java, BASH scripting
  • Capable of bringing software products from development to released products
  • Strong cause-effect analytical abilities to solve problems

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education or Experience

• Master's degree in, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering
• 3-5 years' software development experience with C++including C++ Standard Libraries

Interpersonal Skills

• Exceptional verbal and presentation skills
• Ability to write in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical data
• Ability to effectively plan and organize

Technical Skills

• Must be able to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, and physics
• Basic Microsoft office and graphical skills
• Understand how to use a Digital Oscilloscope and Logic Analyzer
• Understand UART, I2C, Modbus, and CANBus communications at a logic level
• Knowledge of Big O Notation to minimize operation
• Experience with Data Structures and Algorithms (Stacks, Queues, Trees)
• Knowledge of Docker Containers
• Knowledge in QT toolchain configurations
• Understand Cloud based processing on Azure and AWS

Essential Functions

• The ability to attend work predictably and regularly and to be punctual
• The ability to read and understand documents and drawings
• The ability to deal politely and professionally with customers and/or coworkers
• The ability to perform several tasks at once
• The ability to follow direction or instruction
• The ability to use a computer to communicate, create, and access information
• Act as a QT Creator / developer

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ABOUT SPX

SPX is a diversified, global supplier of infrastructure equipment with scalable growth platforms in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), detection and measurement, and engineered solutions. With operations in 17 countries and approximately $1.4 billion in annual revenue, we offer a wide array of highly engineered products with strong brands.

SPX TOTAL REWARDS

At SPX , what's in it for our employees transcends market-competitive compensation and benefits. Our Total Rewards program also includes opportunities for employees' personal development, career growth, and recognition. These programs focus on alignment and assessment of organizational, team, and individual efforts toward achieving business results. Our development and career growth programs empower our employees to enhance their skills, develop new competencies, and pursue career goals. SPX benefits package provides choices designed to help employees manage their well-being. Our compensation programs are performance-based to recognize and reward employees who work hard, display the values and leadership practices we embrace, and deliver exceptional results.

OUR VALUES

• Integrity
• Accountability
• Excellence
• Teamwork
• Results

At SPX, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We use our values every day to help us make the right decisions. We embrace a common purpose and strive for improvement. We respect and value each other as individuals and recognize that only by working together, as a team, can we reach our full potential. We take responsibility for our actions, build strong relationships with each other and our customers, and always act ethically. Our values inspire us to achieve the high standards of quality, safety, and performance that our customers expect and deserve.

WORKING AT SPX

Our work environment is established on a work-life philosophy supported by policies, programs, and practices that help employees achieve success within and outside the workplace. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where employees strive to realize their fullest potential. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.