Job Title: Lead Software Engineer

Requisition ID: 10630

Location:

Burnaby, British Columbia, CA, V5J 5M4 Surrey, British Columbia, CA, V3W 5B9

Home-based Position: No

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Description:

EnerSys® is an industrial technology leader serving the global community with mission critical stored energy solutions that meet the growing demand for energy efficiency, reliability and sustainability. We are driven by a passion to provide people everywhere with accessible power to help them work and live better. Our people are our strength, an endless resource for innovation, insight and enthusiasm.

This position will report to our EnerSys Energy Systems business, which serves the telecom, cable broadband, industrial, renewable, and data center markets. Our portfolio combines our stored energy expertise with power systems, enclosures, and renewable energy products to deliver world-class solutions for diverse applications such as 5G, broadband, Internet of Things (IoT), data center, and solar power. Our cutting-edge technology includes Lithium batteries, Fault Managed Power Systems, and Extended Run Time battery backup systems that improve the reliability and resiliency of broadband networks.

EnerSys has over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. Some of our brands include PowerSafe, DataSafe, and Genesis batteries; Cordex power; and Outback Power renewable energy products. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.

What We’re Offering

Paid holidays per year, plus sick time and vacation time
Full benefit plan including, extended medical, vision and dental 100% paid by the company
Life Insurance, long term disability and a salary continuance plan
Tuition reimbursement plan
6% RRSP employer matching program

Compensation Range: $81,400-$110,000

Compensation may vary based on applicant's work experience, education level, skill set, and/or location.

Job Purpose

Alpha Technologies Ltd. has an opportunity for a knowledgeable, proactive, Lead Software Engineering I developer to develop supervisory, monitoring and control software for our power conversion management systems, at our Vancouver (Burnaby) facility.
As a Software Developer at a fast-paced organization, you will be a key member of a cross-functional team. The main responsibilities are to design and develop reliable and cost effective solutions for our system controller software from concept to production. The system controller monitors and controls our power conversion products (Rectifiers, AC UPS, Converters, Inverters) and serves as a gateway from our systems to the outside world.

You are a technically strong engineer with superior communication and collaborative skills who thrive in cross functional teams in a positive business culture environment. You will be an integral part of high-performance development teams that successfully introduce new designs into manufacturing on budget and on schedule, and meeting cost targets.
The system controller software runs on embedded controllers with real-time control components, server components and a web-based UI. Development is primarily in C# .NET.

If this resonates with you, we want to hear from you!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Implement computer software for system controllers and other connected devices.
Be the subject matter expert for cyber security for the system controller
Prepare and maintain technical documentation.
Participate in verification and validation testing.
Contribute to continuous improvement of existing products and processes.
Implement unit test code and assist in other relevant test automation.
Work with end users, Product Managers, and QA Analysts to clarify expected behavior of features.
Troubleshoot and resolve defects.
Participate in effort and complexity estimation for proposed new features.
Participate in the development of the department’s strategic goals and direction.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor of Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant and professional software experience.
Experience with cyber security including, but not limited to: IEC 62443, trusted execution environment on i.MX 8M Mini Applications Processors, encryption, security best practices, private key infrastructure
Experience using AWS and Azure
Strong object-oriented programming skills in a language such as C#.
Solid engineering experience with supervisory product design and development with embedded microcontrollers.
Excellent communication and presentation (oral and written) skills in English.
Ability to collaborate with team and stakeholders to derive options for solutions to problems.
Strong analysis, problems solving, design, and troubleshooting skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in C# programming.
Experience with JavaScript (AngularJS) and HTML.
Experience with industrial protocols such as SNMP, Modbus, IEC61850 and CAN-bus communication.
Experience with digital control interfaces such as SPI, I2C, and UART.
Experience in electronics hardware / power systems and knowledge of basic electronics theory.
Familiar with power electronics hardware with embedded microcontrollers.
Familiar with power conversion process, including signal processing and control algorithms.
Experience with Visual Studio.
Experience in multithreading, real-time, or asynchronous programming.
Familiar with the Agile development process, SCRUM and experience in an R&D environment.
Experience with Linux.

General Job Requirements

This position will work in an office setting, expect minimal physical demands.
Risk of electrical shock.

EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. EEO/Minority/Female/Vets/Disabled