Schneider Electric specializes in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, and they are seeking a Backend Software Engineer Co-Op to join their team. The role involves expanding and modifying firmware, collaborating with teams on testing protocols, and developing software for embedded systems.
Responsibilities
Expand and modify existing firmware to meet design requirements.
Participate in design reviews to adopt best practices.
Collaborate with the formal verification team to define and analyze testing protocols.
Design and Develop software using Integrated Development Environments (IDEs).
Facilitate prototype generation for testing.
Contribute to verification and validation test plans.
Synthesize data into effective technical communication for presentations.
Develop and debug embedded systems from proof of concept through development.
Assist in creating user documentation such as instruction bulletins and safety labels.
Qualification
Required
Pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields.
Experience in embedded firmware design and software development.
Proficient with electronics lab equipment for testing and debugging.
Experience with statistical techniques for analyzing empirical data.
Strong analytical skills, creativity for design optimization, problem-solving skills, and an innovative mindset.
Able to work full-time on-site in Raleigh, NC for Summer/Fall 2025.
Preferred
Basic understanding of EMC principles is appreciated.
Familiarity with Embedded Linux is a plus.
Familiarity with C for microcontrollers, MATLAB, .NET, C#, MySQL, Rust, and databases.
Familiarity with build and configuration management tools such as Jenkins, GitHub, and Jira are a plus.
Familiarity with communication protocols such as UDP and TCP/IP is advantageous.
Experience with wireless communication technologies (Bluetooth, Zigbee) is a plus.
LabVIEW programming experience is a plus.
Exposure to cloud-based solutions is beneficial.
Benefits
Schneider Electric specializes in the digital transformation of energy management and automation.
