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Add sentence or two about what the business does/manufactures. Example - We are a leader in….\nWe are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to support the integration, configuration, and validation of power monitoring and metering solutions for Remote Power Panels (RPPs) and related power distribution products. This role will focus on integrating first- and third-party metering devices, configuring communication interfaces, and supporting system-level interoperability within commercial and industrial power distribution systems.\nThe successful candidate will work closely with engineering teams, product managers, and third-party vendors to ensure reliable communication between metering devices, RPP controllers, and monitoring platforms. This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in power monitoring systems, industrial communications, and networking technologies.\nThe expected annual salary range for this role is $80000 - $118000 a year.\nPlease note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.\nWhat you’ll do:\nSupport the integration and validation of first-party and third-party metering devices with Remote Power Panel (RPP) products.\nConfigure and test communication interfaces between metering devices, controllers, gateways, and monitoring systems.\nSupport device configuration, commissioning, and interoperability testing.\nTroubleshoot communication and connectivity issues in laboratory and field environments.\nInvestigate and resolve customer-reported and internally identified product issues.\nAssist with root cause analysis and corrective action development.\nSupport software and firmware release validation activities.\nWork with systems, hardware, firmware, test, and product management teams to ensure successful product integration.\nDevelop and maintain technical documentation, test procedures, integration guides, and validation reports.\nParticipate in laboratory testing involving power distribution and monitoring equipment.\nQualifications:\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited institution.\nExperience with networking, communications, embedded systems, or power monitoring through coursework, internships, co-op assignments, research projects, or industry experience.\nAt least 1 year of programming experience in C, C++, Python, or a similar language.\nUnderstanding of IP networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP communications.\nPreferred Qualifications\nInternship or co-op experience involving industrial controls, networking, power systems, embedded systems, or communications technologies.\nFamiliarity with Modbus RTU and Modbus TCP protocols.\nFamiliarity with TCP/IP networking concepts including IP addressing, subnets, ports, routing, and network diagnostics.\nExperience with Ethernet, RS-485, serial communications, or industrial networking technologies.\nExperience configuring or testing connected devices and networked systems.\nKnowledge of SNMP, BACnet, MQTT, or other communication protocols.\nFamiliarity with Remote Power Panels (RPPs), Power Distribution Units (PDUs), power monitoring systems, or related electrical equipment.\nAll positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.\nWe are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.\nEaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.\nYou do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.\nTo request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.\nWe know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. 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