Lauritz Knudsen Electrical and Automation

Lauritz Knudsen Electrical and Automation (A unit of Schneider Electric India Pvt. Ltd.) is a pioneering electrical and automation brand with a rich legacy of over 70 years in India. We offer comprehensive portfolio of low-voltage switchgear, medium-voltage switchgear, automation solutions, software, and services catering to diverse segments, including homes, agriculture, buildings, infrastructure, and industry.

Position Title: Senior Manager/Manager - Firmware Design

Education/Qualifications: B.E.(Electrical/Electronics)/M.Tech(Electrical/Electronics/ Power electronics)

Experience: 3-8 years

Key Responsibilities

- Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware using Embedded C.
- Selection of controller/DSP for power electronics applications and as per product requirement
- Developing control code in C programming for embedded controllers like TI, Microchip, ST etc. for power electronics and motor control applications, Motor protections.
- HMI coding for parameter navigations and settings.
- Develop generic coding libraries which can be reused horizontally across projects.
- Communication protocol, UART, ModBus, TCP/IP , I2C, SPI




- Participate in all phases of the software development life cycle: software specifications/requirements confirmation, design, implementation, testing, and maintenance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, software, and systems engineering.
- Debug and optimize firmware for performance, reliability, and safety.
- Document design specifications, code, and test procedures.

Required Skills

- 5+ years of experience in embedded firmware development.
- Proficiency in Embedded C programming.
- Solid understanding of the embedded development life cycle and best practices.
- Experience with debugging tools, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and version control systems (e.g., Git).

Positive to Have

- Experience with Motor control algorithm (v/f, vector control, sensor less -IM, PMSM), PWM techniques, Inverter, DC-DC converter, Battery charging algorithms, MPPT algorithms for solar inverters/drives
- Knowhow of MATLAB Simulink
- Cybersecurity features like firmware authentication, bootloader

📌 Embedded Firmware Engineer (India)
🏢 Schneider Electric
📍 India