Who we are
Every life is unique and so are you!
At Dräger we protect, support and rescue lives day in and day out. We are interested in you if you have the desire to work for an organisation that does something more, something that is truly worth working for.
As an international leader in medical and safety technology, we develop pioneering devices, software, services, and solutions that people around the world trust. Wherever Dräger products are used, it's about the most important thing: it's about life.
About the role
In depth technical knowledge in specialist area(s), acting as a local authority within Drager, sharing expertise as required and ensuring best practice is followed to raise standards
Scope of Responsibility / Accountability
1. Ability to lead embedded system and software architecture design within a project.
2. Perform reviews of project software documentation and ensuring correct procedures are implemented and followed within own project(s)
3. Prepare scope definitions for suitable technology studies within area of responsibility
4. Keeping up to date with technical developments within specialist area(s)
5. Mentoring of other engineers
Scope of Decision Making
6. Identifying and implementing appropriate software tools and methods for embedded SW development within own project(s)
7. Draw on technical knowledge to solve problems and where precedent may not exist
8. A capacity to deal with reasonably complex issues, good problem solving skills with a structured and methodical approach are essential.
Strategic Influence
9. Define and communicate implementation strategy of R&D and software development related processes (eg SWDP) for own project(s) and propose model for local implementation
Resource Management
10. Assisting in identifying required team skills and competencies within area of expertise
Interfaces
11. Good communication skills and work well with other senior members of the project team to ensure effective cooperation of full multidisciplinary team members
12. Ability to effectively manage conflict
13. Regular contact with international colleagues to discuss common issues, identify potential platform strategies and re-use, process implementation etc
14. Liaise with relevant technical and managerial representatives within suppliers to ensure department/project objectives are being met
Shared responsibilities
All employees have a responsibility:
15. to comply with the Integrated Management System (IMS) and minimise any impact on the environment whilst carrying out their duties.
16. to ensure and promote safe working conditions for all employees, visitors, and contractors by implementing, monitoring, and complying with occupational health & safety provisions.
17. to embed our WeLEAD competencies – I build trust, I create value for the customer, I enable others, I provide direction, I embrace diversity, I deliver results.
Reporting Relationships
18. Manager -Head of Electronics & Software
Size of team/environment
19. Close team of 13 people, overall team size of 24 people
Role Requirements
Education/Qualifications
20. Degree in electronic / software engineering or equivalent
21. In depth technical knowledge in specialist area(s), acting as a local authority within Draeger, sharing expertise as required and ensuring best practice is followed to raise standards.
Related Experience
22. Developing software for low power microcontrollers (PIC, ARM)
23. Safety related coding standards such as MISRA C
24. Continuous integration methods and tools
25. Developing software in line with coding standards
26. Applying safety lifecycles and ‘V’ development model
Skills, Special Competencies
27. Embedded C / C++ skills using structured and OO methodologies.
28. Code analysis, unit testing, verification, and validation
29. Reading & understand circuit schematic diagrams of embedded systems.
Dräger‘s Benefits
30. 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with option to purchase up to 3 additional days
31. Flexi scheme
32. Discounted critical illness cover, dental cover and partner life assurance.
33. Healthcare cash plan
34. Subsidised canteen
35. Discounted shopping & leisure vouchers
36. Cycle to Work
37. Gym membership discounts – up to 25%
38. Charity Giving scheme.
Dräger‘s dedication
At Dräger we have a clear vision, to be an organisation with a working environment that includes a diverse mix of talented people who want to come, stay, and grow.
We ensure candidates with the required qualifications and experience will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
All are welcome to apply!
From hospitals to fire departments to industrial customers, people around the world rely on our products: cutting-edge technology that combines real engineering with the digital future. With over years of experience, passion and the bold ideas of more than 16, employees, we are committed to turning technology into ›technology for life‹.