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JOB SPECIFICATION


JOB TITLE Firmware Engineer

LOCATION SHANGHAI CHINA

REPORTING TO Manager Sustaining Engineering

JOB TYPE Full Time / Permanent

START DATE ASAP


PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The jobholder is responsible for sustaining and development of Software for embedded realtime systems and related engineering tools for controlling the Software running under Windows. Supported systems range from a legacy design based on the Z80 processor family to a recent platform based on ARM processors. This work is partially conducted in close collaboration with the Design Centre in The systems are banking automation machines with a distributed electronics. The latest generation is running realtime operating systems and linux systems. Those systems should be maintained and extended.Support of the manufacturing and quality testing is essential, scripts written in Ruby and Python should be adopted to support efficiency increase in those areas.



The team is in particular responsible to support New Product Introduction (NPI) and Engineering Change Management in cooperation with Manufacturing Engineering. Also expected is despite the close collaboration with Talaris Engineering sites in Europe the link to operational functions, in particular Purchasing and Quality. Overall aim is to support a seamless supply of Talaris products and a continuous improvement of product cost, functionality and quality.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

§ Execution of tasks related to

Maintenance of SW in Assembler/C on the legacy systems
Development and maintenance of SW code in C++ / CLI on the latest systems
Adaptation of Ruby and Python Scripts used to control the machines with focus on the test fixtures in the production line
Communication and synchronisation activities with the design centre in Switzerland
Interaction and collaboration with the electronics development
Adoption of FPGA code in VHDL
Machine fault debugging
Adopt and use Ruby script to test the boards and support machine debugging
Implementation of selected product customisation requests assigned to the China team - extending the product specification for new customers
Support for New Product Introduction (design adaptation supporting manufacturability, change control, fault analysis etc.) in cooperation with Manufacturing Engineering
Engineering change management and Software version control
§ Support implementation of engineering changes in manufacturing (consultation, analysis)

§ Review of manufacturing, quality and product conformance issues as well as test results

§ Constant improvement of firmware skills / know-how



PERSON SPECIFICATION AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS


EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

§ Graduated in electrical/electronics or software engineering or equivalent degree

§ At least 3 years working experience with at least one year in electronics design or highly qualified graduates with the willingness to learn complex contexts quickly

§ Excellent C, C++, CLI .NET programming skills, preferably on distributed embedded real time systems, a level of assembler programming experience

§ Knowledge of communication protocols like Ethernet, CAN, USB

§ Programming skills in VHDL, Python and Ruby are a plus

§ Preferably at least one year working experience in western country (e.g. Europe, US, Canada, Australia), degree from western university or equivalent experience

§ Fluent in written and spoken English

§ Strong track record on carrying out software design and debugging in complex mechatronics environments

§ Experienced in international working environment and familiar with local manufacturing / testing requirements


INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

§ At least 3 years working experience with at least one year in electronics design or highly qualified graduates with the willingness to learn complex contexts quickly



REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

§ Excellent analytical skills

§ Cost, risk and quality awareness

§ Communication skills in a global environment

§ Ability to analyse and understand complex software architectures

§ Result orientated, hands on style, gets things done, flexible and pro-active style

§ Resilient, self motivated, proven communication and inter-cultural skills

§ Must be willing to travel occasionally to global locations as required

Today, cash is the most in demand payment instrument on the planet. As a result of centuries of global economic development, cash has emerged as the most sophisticated and secure transaction method. Whilst the use of new payment technologies rise and fall, cash is used by billions of people every day, leading to an ever increasing demand for efficient cash handling solutions.

For organisations of any size that handle cash, ensuring it is efficiently managed, secured and accounted for is of paramount importance. The effects of inefficient cash management can be costly, yet the returns from its expert management highly beneficial.

Talaris are world experts in cash management. A global business of over 2,100 personnel, operating from more than 20 countries including over 1,000 service and support staff and 130 business partners Talaris delivers cash handling solutions on every continent, wherever money moves.

With an excess of 250 patents granted across 26 countries Talaris continues to innovate and deliver solutions from a portfolio of technology and services which includes:

? Consulting and Project Management
? Cash Dispensing and Recycling
? Banknote and Coin Handling
? Self-Service Solutions.
? Integrated Technology (OEM)
? Connectivity and Optimisation Software
? Full Support Services

In September 2008 following a Management led buy-out, the majority of De La Rue’s Cash Systems Division became Talaris. The acquisition was backed by Carlyle, one of the world’s largest private equity firms, supporting a proven management team delivering the world’s most comprehensive portfolio of cash handling technology, service and dedicated expertise.

Talaris, has been ranked 67th in The Sunday Times HSBC Top Track 250 league table, securing its place as a top 100 mid-market growth company for the second year.

Tim Robinson, CEO of Talaris says: “We are very proud of this achievement and take pride that in our second year of business Talaris is moving from strength to strength. We are a business made up of talented employees and prestigious customers, with a clear forward direction and momentum.

Despite the current economic climate, Talaris has been able to improve company performance including continuing increase in operating profit, expansion into new geographies such as the BRIC countries, whilst continuing to invest in research and development to differentiate our propositions.”