Miller® is about building things that matter. We lead the welding industry in building advanced, solution-focused products and meeting crucial needs for welding safety and health. We’re about the partnership and the work. Our products are designed with our users for manufacturing, fabrication, construction, aviation, motorsports, education, agriculture and marine applications. Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, is headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, and wholly owned by Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW). The company maintains its industry leadership by setting the standard for reliability, quality and responsiveness. Our tagline, “The Power of Blue®,” is inspired by the blue color of Miller equipment. This company began with an innovation that responded to customer needs, growing from a one-man operation in 1929, to the world’s largest manufacturer of arc welding products. Miller keeps the tradition alive by focusing on its top priority: people. ITW Welding continues to build capabilities in software development as a core competency in digitally controlled welding equipment, processes, and systems. To support this effort, we are seeking an experienced embedded software engineer to be a key driver of increased unit test coverage in our existing software solutions to enable more efficient software development lifecycles of our products. This position will require a highly motivated individual with strong communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with engineering teams, marketing, and product management to improve the maintainability of our existing solutions while developing innovative and reliable products to serve our customer needs. The right candidate will bring a foundation of embedded software experience, a shared vision of component-based, modular design, a passion for unit testing, and a proven record of accomplishments working with teams as a contributor and collaborator. **This is an onsite role based at our Tech Center in downtown Milwaukee, WI.** **Essential Functions:** + Primary responsibilities include the design, development, testing, troubleshooting, and documentation of embedded software for various hardware platforms to support new product development initiatives and existing products. + Strategically identify opportunities to improve code reuse within Miller by refactoring existing solutions to expand unit test coverage. + Create efficient, reliable, and maintainable C/C++ code to control hardware devices, implement algorithms, and handle real-time operations. + Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams (including software verification, power electronics and welding), project managers, and product managers to specify, design, develop, and support new product initiatives. + Stay updated with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in embedded systems development to incorporate new techniques and tools into the software development process. + Participate in code and design reviews, leveraging your expertise to guide the team towards our long-term software vision. + Identify areas for process improvement, propose innovative solutions, and contribute to the enhancement of software development methodologies and practices within the team. + Prioritize tasks, manage timelines, and effectively communicate progress and challenges to meet project deadlines and deliverables. + A bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, computer science, software engineering, or electrical engineering with a minimum of 4 years of industry experience + Familiarity with embedded software design techniques which prioritize unit test coverage (i.e. proper decoupling of modules and abstraction of hardware dependencies). + Experience designing, developing, testing, and debugging embedded software in alignment with the essential job functions above. + Strong knowledge and experience in embedded systems development, including: + Object-oriented design in C/C++ code bases + Embedded memory management considerations + Interfacing with embedded microcontroller peripherals (including communications) + Real-time task management, including interrupt service routines + Knowledge of software development methodologies and best practices, including version control, code reviews, and unit testing frameworks. + Proficiency in using debugging tools, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other hardware/software debugging techniques to identify and resolve issues in embedded systems. + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot complex issues and propose effective solutions in a time-sensitive environment. + Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey technical concepts and collaborate with team members, stakeholders, and customers. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. _ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential._ _As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship._ _All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. _ ITW is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.