Helmond
15 May 2026
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Firmware R&D Engineer

Delta Electronics EMEA

Firmware R&D Engineer

Delta is seeking a Firmware R&D Engineer to design, implement, and certify embedded firmware for real-time industrial communications protocols such as EtherCAT, PROFINET, and OPC UA FX. The role requires at least 2 years of experience in C/C++ and embedded systems, with knowledge of FreeRTOS and RT-Linux.

On-siteFull-timeInternshipC/C++MCU

Salary

Not specified

Work Location

Helmond, North Brabant, Netherlands, NL

Work Model

On-site

Experience Required

2 years

Employment Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Internship

Core Qualifications

Technical (Must-have)
C/C++MCUEmbedded systemGPIOserial communicationparallel communicationFreeRTOSRT-LinuxEtherCATPROFINETOPC UA FX
Soft Skills
problem solvingcommunicationinnovationcollaboration

Preferred Qualifications

Technical (Nice-to-have)
GitMercurialindustrial automationautomatic control

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, test, and certify embedded firmware for real-time industrial communications protocols (EtherCAT, PROFINET, OPC UA FX including TSN profiles).
  • Develop and maintain software for embedded systems, ensuring seamless integration with industrial fieldbus protocols.
  • Collaborate with hardware engineers to optimize system performance and reliability.
  • Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with protocol specifications, performance requirements, and functional safety standards.
  • Develop unit tests and create development/debug tools.
FirmwareR&DEmbeddedC/C++EtherCATPROFINETOPC UAFreeRTOSIndustrial AutomationHelmond