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Instrument Development Engineer – Embedded Systems
Accepting applicationsFluidosense · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Full-Time Entry C++SPIanalog
Estimated market salary
₹4-7 LPA
This is a SiliconBoard market estimate, not an employer-posted salary.
Posted
2d ago
Category
Manufacturing
Experience
Entry
Country
India
We are looking for an Embedded Systems / Instrument Development Engineer to join our R&D team for the development of industrial flow meters and process instrumentation.
The candidate will be responsible for developing microcontroller-based electronic instruments, including firmware, sensor interfacing, display, communication, signal processing, calibration and troubleshooting.
The ideal candidate should have a strong practical understanding of both embedded programming and industrial instrumentation.
Key Responsibilities1. Microcontroller & Firmware Development
Develop firmware for microcontroller-based flow meters and industrial instruments.
Program and configure microcontrollers such as STM32, PIC, AVR, ESP32, Renesas or similar platforms.
Develop firmware for flow measurement, flow calculation, totalization and batch control.
Implement algorithms for K-factor, flow rate, total flow, pulse counting and frequency measurement.
Develop parameter configuration and calibration functions.
Implement EEPROM/Flash memory storage for calibration and configuration parameters.
Develop reliable firmware suitable for continuous industrial operation.
Debug and optimize existing firmware.
2. Sensor & Signal Interfacing
Interface different types of flow sensors with microcontrollers.
Work with pulse, frequency, analog, magnetic pickup, Hall sensor and other sensor signals.
Develop signal-conditioning and filtering techniques.
Interface 4–20 mA, 0–10 V, pulse and frequency signals.
Develop suitable circuits for sensor excitation, signal acquisition and processing.
Troubleshoot noise, signal instability and measurement errors.
3. Display & User Interface
Develop interfaces for LCD, TFT, OLED or segment displays.
Develop keypad/button-based user interfaces.
Create menus for configuration, calibration and parameter setting.
Implement display of flow rate, totalizer, batch quantity, units and diagnostic information.
4. Industrial Communication
Develop and troubleshoot communication interfaces such as:
RS-485
Modbus RTU
Modbus TCP, where required
HART, where applicable
UART, SPI, I²C, CAN and other embedded interfaces
Communication with PLC, SCADA and other industrial systems
5. Flow Meter Development
Work closely with the mechanical and instrumentation team to develop complete flow-meter products.
Responsibilities may include:
Turbine Flow Meter
Oval Gear Flow Meter
Electromagnetic Flow Meter
Vortex Flow Meter
Thermal Mass Flow Meter
Flow Totalizer
Batch Controller
Fuel Consumption Measurement System
Develop the electronics and firmware required for:
Flow measurement
Flow indication
Totalization
Batch measurement
Alarm functions
Data logging
Communication
Calibration
Diagnostic functions
6. Calibration & Testing
Develop and implement calibration procedures for flow instruments.
Work with laboratory/calibration systems to determine and adjust K-factor.
Analyze flow-meter test data.
Perform accuracy and repeatability analysis.
Troubleshoot errors between actual flow and indicated flow.
Support product testing and validation.
Prepare test procedures and technical documentation.
7. Hardware Development & Troubleshooting
Understand electronic circuit design and PCB functionality.
Work with hardware engineers/PCB designers for new product development.
Select suitable microcontrollers, ADCs, DACs, communication ICs, power supplies and other components.
Review schematics and PCB layouts.
Perform hardware bring-up and debugging.
Use tools such as multimeter, oscilloscope, logic analyzer and programmer/debugger.
Identify and resolve hardware/firmware integration problems.
8. Product Development
Participate in complete product development from concept to production.
Convert customer/application requirements into technical specifications.
Develop prototypes and conduct functional testing.
Support PCB development, firmware development and enclosure integration.
Work with Production and QC teams for product transfer to manufacturing.
Support field/service teams in troubleshooting instrument-related issues.
Improve existing products based on customer feedback and field performance.
Required Technical Skills
Strong knowledge of Embedded C / C++.
Practical experience in microcontroller programming.
Good understanding of microcontroller architecture and peripherals.
Experience with ADC, DAC, timers, counters, PWM, interrupts and communication interfaces.
Good knowledge of UART, SPI, I²C and RS-485.
Experience with Modbus RTU is preferred.
Knowledge of industrial instrumentation and measurement systems.
Understanding of flow measurement principles will be an advantage.
Knowledge of analog signal processing and 4–20 mA circuits.
Basic knowledge of PCB hardware and electronic components.
Ability to read electronic schematics.
Good debugging and troubleshooting skills.
Preferred Experience
Experience in any of the following areas will be highly preferred:
Flow Meter Development
Industrial Instrumentation
Process Automation
Embedded Systems
PLC/SCADA Integration
Data Acquisition Systems
Energy/Fuel Monitoring Systems
Industrial IoT
Electronic Measuring Instruments
Key Personal Qualities
Strong problem-solving ability
Practical and hands-on approach
Good analytical skills
Ability to troubleshoot independently
Interest in product development and R&D
Ability to work with mechanical, electronics, production and QC teams
Willingness to learn new technologies
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The candidate will be responsible for developing microcontroller-based electronic instruments, including firmware, sensor interfacing, display, communication, signal processing, calibration and troubleshooting.
The ideal candidate should have a strong practical understanding of both embedded programming and industrial instrumentation.
Key Responsibilities1. Microcontroller & Firmware Development
Develop firmware for microcontroller-based flow meters and industrial instruments.
Program and configure microcontrollers such as STM32, PIC, AVR, ESP32, Renesas or similar platforms.
Develop firmware for flow measurement, flow calculation, totalization and batch control.
Implement algorithms for K-factor, flow rate, total flow, pulse counting and frequency measurement.
Develop parameter configuration and calibration functions.
Implement EEPROM/Flash memory storage for calibration and configuration parameters.
Develop reliable firmware suitable for continuous industrial operation.
Debug and optimize existing firmware.
2. Sensor & Signal Interfacing
Interface different types of flow sensors with microcontrollers.
Work with pulse, frequency, analog, magnetic pickup, Hall sensor and other sensor signals.
Develop signal-conditioning and filtering techniques.
Interface 4–20 mA, 0–10 V, pulse and frequency signals.
Develop suitable circuits for sensor excitation, signal acquisition and processing.
Troubleshoot noise, signal instability and measurement errors.
3. Display & User Interface
Develop interfaces for LCD, TFT, OLED or segment displays.
Develop keypad/button-based user interfaces.
Create menus for configuration, calibration and parameter setting.
Implement display of flow rate, totalizer, batch quantity, units and diagnostic information.
4. Industrial Communication
Develop and troubleshoot communication interfaces such as:
RS-485
Modbus RTU
Modbus TCP, where required
HART, where applicable
UART, SPI, I²C, CAN and other embedded interfaces
Communication with PLC, SCADA and other industrial systems
5. Flow Meter Development
Work closely with the mechanical and instrumentation team to develop complete flow-meter products.
Responsibilities may include:
Turbine Flow Meter
Oval Gear Flow Meter
Electromagnetic Flow Meter
Vortex Flow Meter
Thermal Mass Flow Meter
Flow Totalizer
Batch Controller
Fuel Consumption Measurement System
Develop the electronics and firmware required for:
Flow measurement
Flow indication
Totalization
Batch measurement
Alarm functions
Data logging
Communication
Calibration
Diagnostic functions
6. Calibration & Testing
Develop and implement calibration procedures for flow instruments.
Work with laboratory/calibration systems to determine and adjust K-factor.
Analyze flow-meter test data.
Perform accuracy and repeatability analysis.
Troubleshoot errors between actual flow and indicated flow.
Support product testing and validation.
Prepare test procedures and technical documentation.
7. Hardware Development & Troubleshooting
Understand electronic circuit design and PCB functionality.
Work with hardware engineers/PCB designers for new product development.
Select suitable microcontrollers, ADCs, DACs, communication ICs, power supplies and other components.
Review schematics and PCB layouts.
Perform hardware bring-up and debugging.
Use tools such as multimeter, oscilloscope, logic analyzer and programmer/debugger.
Identify and resolve hardware/firmware integration problems.
8. Product Development
Participate in complete product development from concept to production.
Convert customer/application requirements into technical specifications.
Develop prototypes and conduct functional testing.
Support PCB development, firmware development and enclosure integration.
Work with Production and QC teams for product transfer to manufacturing.
Support field/service teams in troubleshooting instrument-related issues.
Improve existing products based on customer feedback and field performance.
Required Technical Skills
Strong knowledge of Embedded C / C++.
Practical experience in microcontroller programming.
Good understanding of microcontroller architecture and peripherals.
Experience with ADC, DAC, timers, counters, PWM, interrupts and communication interfaces.
Good knowledge of UART, SPI, I²C and RS-485.
Experience with Modbus RTU is preferred.
Knowledge of industrial instrumentation and measurement systems.
Understanding of flow measurement principles will be an advantage.
Knowledge of analog signal processing and 4–20 mA circuits.
Basic knowledge of PCB hardware and electronic components.
Ability to read electronic schematics.
Good debugging and troubleshooting skills.
Preferred Experience
Experience in any of the following areas will be highly preferred:
Flow Meter Development
Industrial Instrumentation
Process Automation
Embedded Systems
PLC/SCADA Integration
Data Acquisition Systems
Energy/Fuel Monitoring Systems
Industrial IoT
Electronic Measuring Instruments
Key Personal Qualities
Strong problem-solving ability
Practical and hands-on approach
Good analytical skills
Ability to troubleshoot independently
Interest in product development and R&D
Ability to work with mechanical, electronics, production and QC teams
Willingness to learn new technologies
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