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aims to empower every workplace to be an AI-driven company. We envision that our clients will be using our AI tools as a foundation in their everyday operations. As we continue bringing our innovative approach to fast-growing companies across manufacturing, aerospace, logistics, and maritime, we are looking for a Senior Embedded Hardware Engineer to join us on this exciting journey.

This role is critical in designing, developing, and optimizing cutting-edge industrial AI hardware, including sensors, gateways, and edge devices. You will lead end-to-end embedded hardware and firmware development, ensuring that our solutions are robust, scalable, and reliable in real-world industrial environments.

As part of our Hardware R&D team, you will work in a fast-paced environment with a talented, international team to build and iterate the next generation of smart devices that power cognitive maintenance, machine health monitoring, and industrial automation.

We value team members who take ownership, move fast, and are hungry to build impactful solutions. We've secured strategic partnerships and government recognition for our work—now we're scaling further, and we want you on board.

• Lead technical excellence in hardware design, including analog, digital signal processing, embedded firmware, EMI/EMC compliance, and hazardous area certification.
• Ensure thorough verification and validation practices, including functional, environmental, robustness, and compliance testing.
• Work in close coordination with software development, product engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing to align design objectives and deliver cohesive, production-ready solutions
• Lead all aspects of the mechanical design of enclosures and chassis, ensuring compliance with thermal, structural, and manufacturability requirements.
• Ensure project costs, scope, quality, and development timelines are achieved within senior management goals.
• Engage and manage third-party development partners to augment internal design capabilities.
• Manage the entire firmware development lifecycle—from architecture, coding (primarily in C/C++), testing, and documentation to final deployment.
• Design and review schematics and PCB layouts for rugged industrial hardware.
• Develop and implement test plans to ensure system reliability and performance in harsh environments.
• Integrate industrial communication protocols such as CAN, Modbus (RTU / TCP), IO-Link, Profinet, Profibus, EtherCAT, and Ethernet/IP.
• Troubleshoot and debug both hardware and firmware issues on real industrial systems, including oil & gas machinery.
• Ensure seamless data acquisition, transmission, and sensor performance in the field.
• Maintain accurate documentation and track bugs, updates, and design changes.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong professional written and verbal communication skills in both English and Mandarin.
• 5–8 years of hands-on embedded firmware development, ideally in industrial or harsh-environment applications.
• Strong technical background in electronic circuit design, PCB layout, and product testing.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ for microcontrollers and working knowledge in either Rust or Python
• Professional experience with industrial communication protocols and their relevant functional safety standards
• Professional experience with Low-speed / Local Communication (Between MCU and sensors/peripherals) such as UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter), SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface), I2C, 1-Wire
• Professional experience with Wireless Communication technologies such as Bluetooth / BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy), Zigbee, LoRa, Wi-Fi
• Proficient in ARM Cortex-M microcontroller development, including startup code, interrupt handling, low-power modes, and peripheral drivers.
• Experience integrating wireless LoRa and Zigbee devices with edge gateways (e.g., Linux-based systems, MQTT, Modbus TCP, or cloud APIs).
• Expertise in ultra-low power design, including sleep mode optimization and current profiling for battery-powered Zigbee devices.
• Professional experience with Zigbee protocol stack (e.g., Zigbee 3.0), mesh network architecture, and integration of Zigbee sensors and gateways
• Hands-on experience with analog and digital sensors for temperature, vibration, and sound acquisition and calibration.
• Familiarity with hardware design, schematic capture, embedded systems, and mechanical design integration.
• Practical experience working with or designing industrial electronics or sensor-based systems.
• Experience with regulatory compliance, including CE, FCC, ATEX and IECEx.
• Proven success in managing multi-functional engineering teams and delivering complex projects.

• Familiarity with industrial automation systems.
• Experience working in regulated industries (e.g., process, power, oil & gas, military).
• Exposure to hardware cybersecurity concepts.
• Strong communication skills in an additional language such as Mandarin, Bahasa Indonesia, Korean, or Arabic.

• Competitive salary and Employee Stock Options.
• Guaranteed work on high-visibility projects
• Flexible work arrangements for selected roles.
• Professional coaching and mentorship programs.
• Accelerated career progression and development opportunities.
• Performance benchmarked bonuses (not based on years of experience).
• Career accelerator fund and tuition reimbursement for relevant post-graduate degrees, education, and courses.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of a vision module for equipment used in the semiconductor industry
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and specifications
• Design and test electronic circuits, components, and systems for optimal performance and reliability
• Develop hardware prototypes and perform validation testing to ensure functionality and compliance with industry standards
• Work closely with software engineers to integrate the vision module with existing systems and interfaces
• Provide technical support and guidance to junior engineers and team members
• Stay current on industry trends and advancements in technology to ensure our products remain competitive and innovative

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; Master's degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience in electrical, electronic, and hardware design for industrial applications
• Proficiency in hardware design and experienced with vision systems, image processing, and camera technology is highly desirable
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations for semiconductor equipment
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Able to communicate effectively in both English and Chinese with our local and China based teams

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Siemens Mobility is an outstanding place to have a career in an innovative environment. Siemens Mobility Rail Infrastructure business supplies the global markets of rail and road-bound transport with innovative products and solutions for Rail Automation, Rail Electrification and in the area of intermodal mobility, apps and backend systems.
Responsibilities
Serve as the technical expert in hardware design for CBTC GoA 4 projects, actively participating in design work and complex problem-solving.
Lead by example through the creation and review of key deliverables including:
Bookwirings (detailed interconnection and schematic diagrams)
Bonding Plans (track circuit design allocation and interface with trackwork and traction)
Cable Core Plans
Power Distribution Panel (PDP) Single Line Diagrams
Equipment Technical Specifications
Perform and validate system power consumption and load calculations.
Support project design reviews, audits, and customer technical workshops.
Supervise, mentor, and guide a team of Hardware Design Engineers.
Ensure effective resource planning and allocation across multiple projects in collaboration with the Engineering Manager and Trackside Lead Engineers.
Maintain oversight of task execution to ensure deliverables are completed on time and to the required standard.
Monitor and coordinate all hardware-related activities throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with relevant standards (e.g., EN 50126/50128/50129, IEC 61375, IEC 60204).
Promote the use of standardized solutions, templates, and best practices to ensure consistency and efficiency across projects.
Contribute to risk management by identifying and mitigating hardware-related risks early in the design phase.
Evaluate team skill sets and define training and development plans to maintain and enhance technical competencies.
Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture focused on quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Represent the hardware function in internal coordination meetings and with external stakeholders.
Participate in customer-facing technical discussions, providing leadership and clarity on design decisions, compliance, and implementation strategies.
Act as a senior escalation point for complex technical issues and provide support during installation, integration, and commissioning phases.
Qualifications & Skills
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a related field.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in railway hardware design or a similar safety-critical environment. International experience or exposure to complex multi-site projects is preferred.
At least 2–3 years in a technical leadership or team lead role, with a proven track record of successful project delivery.
Strong proficiency in hardware documentation (wiring diagrams, PDPs, bonding plans, cable core plan).
Experience in CBTC systems, preferably with GoA 4 architecture. Familiarity with system safety, EMC, and functional verification principles is a plus.
Ability to perform detailed electrical load and power consumption calculations.
Deep understanding of relevant standards and best practices in railway signaling and electrical systems.
Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Fluent in English (written and verbal); other languages are a plus.
Experience with design automation tools and document control systems is advantageous.
Benefits
Flexible working arrangements
Career, professional & personal development
We support a diverse workforce. Siemens is a proud equal opportunity employer, creating a work environment of diversity and inclusion. Our diverse workforce cultivates Innovation and Excellence and in turn creates a workplace where our employees belong and prosper. Diversity and inclusion help us fully realise the potential of our people. As part of Siemens Ownership culture, Siemens also genuinely supports reasonable flexible working practices that empower our employees to best meet work and personal commitments.
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ST Engineering
is a global technology, defence and engineering group with a diverse portfolio of businesses across the aerospace, smart city, defence and public security segments. The Group harnesses technology and innovation to solve real-world problems, enabling a more secure and sustainable world. Headquartered in Singapore, it has operations spanning Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the U.S., serving customers in more than 100 countries. ST Engineering reported a revenue of over $11 billion in 2024 and ranks among the largest companies listed on the Singapore Exchange. It is a component stock of MSCI Singapore, FTSE Straits Times Index and Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index.

About Commercial Aerospace business

ST Engineering's Commercial Aerospace business is a world-class Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) service provider with proven solutions for practically every stage of an aircraft life cycle. With 50 years of reputable track record in aviation, backed by a highly experienced team of engineers and technicians across facilities in Asia Pacific, the U.S. and Europe, we know what it takes to keep the world flying safely.

Work Location: 540 Airport Road

Job Description

You will design and develop electronic circuit boards for our drone systems and be part of a tight-knit team that provides safe, reliable drone systems and quality services to our distinguished customers in Singapore and around the region.

Your responsibilities will include:

1. Research for solution: You will research and define efficient and reliable architecture to fulfil electronic circuit board requirements for our drone systems.
2. Component sourcing: You will source suitable electronic components to implement the design architecture.
3. Schematic design: You will study datasheets of the electronic components and design the schematic of electronic circuit boards that can fulfil the requirements.
4. PCB design: You will design the PCB layout of electronic circuit boards and generate Gerber files for PCB fabrication.
5. Firmware design: You will be responsible for firmware programming in embedded C/C++ language.
6. PCB assembly test: You will test PCB assemblies thoroughly and ensure they operate as expected.
7. Generation of documents and drawings: You will generate documents and drawings of design and test.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should have the following skills and experience:

1. 3-5 years of industry or other relevant experience in electronic hardware and firmware design
2. Experience in analog and digital circuit design.
3. Experience in designing electronic circuits with microcontrollers, digital signal processors (DSPs), field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), etc.
4. Knowledge in various communication buses and protocols such as UART, I2C, SPI, CAN, Ethernet, etc.
5. Proficient in schematic and PCB design tools such as Altium Designer, OrCAD Capture and PCB Designer, Autodesk EAGLE, etc.
6. Proficient in using instruments such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, logic analysers, etc. to troubleshoot issues on electronic circuit boards.
7. Proficient in C/C++ programming language.
8. Strong research and problem-solving skills.
9. Excellent written and verbal skills.

We are seeking a skilled Embedded Systems Specialist to lead the design and development of high-performance motion control systems for advanced semiconductor assembly machines.

• Key Responsibilities:
• Design and develop sophisticated servo control algorithms and implement them in real-world mechatronic systems, pushing the boundaries of speed and precision.
• Work closely with a dynamic team of software, control, electronics, and product engineers/managers to deliver integrated solutions.
• Write and optimize embedded software that meets demanding specifications and drives the success of flagship products.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer, Electronics, or Electrical Engineering.
• Hands-on experience with embedded processors (microcontrollers, DSP, ARM) and computer system architectures.
• Strong grasp of real-time operating systems, signal processing, and control theory.
• Proficiency in C/C++, Python, and MATLAB; FPGA programming is a plus.
• Skilled with lab instruments (logic analyzers, oscilloscopes).

Design and develop firmware for networking and IoT products using advanced technologies.

• Implement embedded software for wireless devices.
• Enhance existing firmware performance through optimization and feature additions.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers on integration, validation, and testing processes.
• Develop device drivers for UART, SPI, I²C, USB, and other protocols.
• Implement bootloaders and firmware update solutions efficiently.

• Degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++ for embedded systems.
• Experience with embedded Linux (drivers, kernel builds, etc.).
• Knowledge of wireless protocols (Wi-Fi, Zigbee, Bluetooth) and IoT principles.

About us

We are a multidisciplinary research platform at the Singapore Campus for Research Excellence and Technological Enterprise. We collaborate with universities, public agencies, and industry to advance future technologies.

Our research program on post-quantum Security, 'QUASAR - QUANTUM SECURITY AND RESILIENCE FOR EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES', is a collaborative effort between various institutions. Our focus is on developing an open and verifiable Quantum safe RISC-V processor platform as a foundation for this program.

You will explore the integration and implementation of leading-edge post-quantum secure cryptographic algorithms on FPGA in an application context using a RISC-V processors. You will research design verification of security features such as Side-Channel Analysis (SCA) resistance of post-quantum secure cryptographic algorithms. You will be responsible in a team of IC designers for the verification of a RISC-V and for pre-manufacture testing it on FPGA.

This role requires expertise in hardware security and/or FPGA design and/or design verification.

Main Responsibilities:

• Perform FPGA implementation of a post-quantum secure RISC-V processor core.
• Perform functional verification and test of the RISC-V based platform including accelerators for post-quantum secure cryptography.
• Research the design-time verification of hardware-security features such as side-channel analysis resistance considering the use-case of a post-quantum secure RISC-V processor platform.
• Collaborate with experts in IC design and security to enable leading-edge IC design.

A strong background in electrical engineering or related fields is required, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related fields with at least two years of experience in FPGA design, verification, or testing, or
• Master's degree in electrical engineering or related fields with focus on hardware security, digital or analog design, or
• PhD degree related to hardware security, embedded security, embedded systems or circuit design.

We offer a collaborative and inclusive world-class research environment, opportunities for scientific leadership, and professional development.

We are seeking a skilled Embedded Systems Architect to design and develop cutting-edge systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create innovative solutions.
• Optimize system performance through efficient coding practices.
• Conduct thorough testing and debugging to ensure high-quality products.
• Provide technical guidance to team members.
• Maintain compliance with industry standards.

Our ideal candidate will have expertise in embedded systems technology and excellent problem-solving skills. If you're passionate about pushing the boundaries of what's possible, we want to hear from you!

We offer a dynamic work environment where you'll have the opportunity to work alongside experts who share your passion for technology.

The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and developing embedded systems that meet our high standards. You will also be expected to stay up-to-date with industry developments and advancements.

Apply for the
Embedded Systems Engineer
role at
Agilent Technologies .
Job Description
Start your career with a renowned global company that is focused on improving the quality of life and the world around us through bringing great science to life. Agilent, a global leader in life sciences, diagnostics and applied markets, is seeking a new graduate for a role in Embedded Systems Software Engineering.
This role is a compelling opportunity for a new graduate with an interest in Embedded Systems Software Engineering to influence and advance Agilent's Mass Spectrometry portfolio. In this position, you will join a team of experienced, motivated Embedded Systems Engineers who support a broad portfolio of scientific measurement instruments.
Building upon your academic experience, you will develop practical skills in Embedded Systems Software Engineering through guidance, mentorship, and self‐directed learning to solve technical challenges and contribute to product development. You will work with an established team of other engineers and scientists to improve upon and create new instrument product offerings.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, test and debug software programs, products, and tools required for the operation and control of programmable products and systems, and programs for dedicated Agilent products through the entire product life cycle from customer requirement definition to product shipment and post‐sales support.
Firmware/embedded software engineers design, develop, test and debug for desktop and embedded software applications and libraries, and tools for Agilent products.
May develop algorithms to align and calibrate equipment.
May design and execute test plans to ensure new firmware meets specifications, functionalities and performance requirements.
Works closely with a cross‐disciplinary team of other software engineers, firmware engineers, mechanical and electrical engineers and scientists to create complete instruments systems.
Monitors industry trends for technological evolutions and leverages appropriate technology.
Incorporates proper cybersecurity practices throughout development stages.
Works well independently and collaboratively while balancing long‐term development activities with time‐sensitive assignments.
Qualifications
Bachelor or Masters Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
Strong understanding of software engineering principles using C and/or C++, Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and concurrent programming.
Excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills.
Demonstrated proficiency with Linux.
Additional Desired Qualifications
Experience with version control tools (e.g., Git, ClearCase).
Integration of third‐party libraries, software, or development tools.
Embedded Linux development experience.
Additional programming skills in Assembly, Python, C#, or Java.
Understanding of FPGA interfacing.
Knowledge of Object‐Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD) principles.
Familiarity with databases and SQL.
Understanding of Agile or Waterfall development methodologies.
Additional Details
This job has a full time weekly schedule.
Agilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.
Travel Required: 25% of the Time
Shift: Day
Duration: No End Date
Job Function: R&D
Seniority level: Mid‐Senior level
Employment type: Full‐time
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