Junior Embedded Software Engineer

Job description

Discover Your Future at Daikin At Daikin DACE, we offer exciting career opportunities in an international environment where you can grow both professionally and personally. Join us and become part of a company that values development, innovation, and people. Daikin Europe is hiring a Junior Embedded Software Engineer in Ghent, Belgium. As a Junior E mbedded Software Engineer you will acquire deep technical knowledge of the solutions we are building and maintaining. Together with a good understanding of the business requirements and the Daikin products, you will use this knowledge to correctly steer our development partners. Together with the project team you strive for a good balance between the quality, cost and timely delivery of embedded software solutions . About EDC The EMEA Electrics and Controls department , located at Tech Lane Ghent Science Park, is one of the fastest growing departments withing the EMEA Development Centre of Daikin. The Department is responsible for development and improvement of controls : room controls, unit controls, App and cloud controls. Part of our work involves: Embedded software development Hardware development Cloud and App development Throughout the development steps we combine “in house” development and strategic cooperation with external partners to enhance our products, keeping them amongst the best in the industry . All Daikin departments have a close collaboration to ensure high quality products for the Daikin EMEA market. Are you... Passionate about embedded platforms? Are you eager to build up a bright career within a fast growing and expanding organisation? Want to work in an office with a view “nearby Ghent”, in a dynamic and diverse team? You are ready for your next step as a software engineer? Capable of thinking on a conceptual level? Don’t look any further and apply here! The Team Within our Equipment Controls team, our engineers work in their field of expertise (embedded hardware and software). The team is responsible for the delivery of the total embedded solution, starting from market requirements, specifications, design, making of the hardware and software in collaboration with suppliers, up to the maintenance of the delivered solution. Your Role As a junior embedded software engineer you will grow to become our technical expert so that your requirements will be translated correctly towards our external partners. You won't be coding as such but you will grow towards overseeing the development activities to make sure everything is delivered meeting the requirements. Your tasks will be: The formulation of software and user interface specifications, in line with the requirements you capture from our stakeholders (business, quality, product development, own improvements, …) Communicate the requirements for the development and testing of the software to our external partners. Take ownership of your development tracks at our software suppliers. Correctly prioritize and follow up the developments together with the product owner, to make sure their deliverables meet our requirements and standards. As a technical expert on the products you develop, assist the team with support, analysing issues, proposing countermeasures and making sure they are implemented with the correct priority. Follow technological evolutions within your field of expertise and formulate proposals to include them in our developments. Coordinate your activities with a senior embedded software engineer. Your Qualifications You feel a strong match with the Daikin Vision and want to work on innovative products to fight climate change. You have a Master’s Degree in Electronics or ICT, or related. You are interested in embedded software development. You are a strong team player who is driven to find solutions for technical requirements and are capable of thinking on a conceptual level. You are a strong communicator. You thrive in a dynamic fast-paced environment and can adapt quickly to change. You strive for consensus between stakeholders in the project. You have an innovative mindset. Our offer This challenging position offers you growth opportunities at the European headquarters of global leading company. We offer a permanent contract for an indefinite period. From the start you can count on thorough training and intensive support. Your competitive salary is supplemented with an attractive package of fringe benefits. Hybrid : You will have the possibility to work from home 2 days per week. Location : Tech Lane Ghent Science Park Daikin Europe is a subsidiary of Daikin Industries Ltd. and the leading provider of heating, cooling, ventilation, air purification, and refrigeration technology. The company designs, manufactures and brings to market a broad portfolio of equipment, as well as tailor-made solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial purposes in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). To date, Daikin EMEA has over 14 200 employees across more than 57 consolidated subsidiaries. It has 15 major manufacturing facilities based in Belgium, the Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Spain, Poland, Turkey, Austria, and the UK. Our aim is to drive sustainable and effective solutions, sparking a good climate for the generations to come. And all this can only be achieved because of our People. Good climate starts with people Our employees are the beating heart of our company. At Daikin, you get to work in a positive environment backed by trust, creativity and continuous improvement. Together, we create our top-quality solutions by empowering talented teams. You will get plenty of opportunities to learn and grow. We are deeply committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that reflects the communities we serve. Good climate starts with people.