Who Are We?    

The Toro Company is a homegrown, Minnesota-based company that has been in business since 1914. We pride ourselves on providing world class equipment to help maintain the environment that we love, while putting an emphasis on giving back to the communities that surround us. From residential lawns and gardens, to venues such as St. Andrews Links and Target Field, we are a company with a global footprint and a passion for helping people beautify whatever landscape they may be in. With 100 years of operation under our belt and an average employee tenure of 15 years, come find out what makes The Toro Company the best place in the Twin Cities to build a career.

The Sr. Embedded Software Engineer will be responsible for leading, coordinating, designing and controlling the technical activities related to embedded software for new and existing Lithium Ion battery packs and battery management systems. Ensures that designs meet all product performance, quality, safety and regulatory standards. Will provide work direction to other team members.

What Will You Do?  

In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for:

Design and develop embedded software for new and existing lithium ion battery packs.
Ensure the embedded software meets functional safety, regulations, and standards, and all product requirements, including risk assessments and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
Supports development and implementation of Lithium Ion battery charging algorithms.
Work with cross functional teams to support the software integration in new and existing Toro products.
Develops technical documentations of requirements, specifications and test plans.
Ensures product compliance with internal and external certification requirements.
Performs engineering analysis of field issues and supports design improvements or corrective actions.
Interfaces and acts as the technical consultant of battery pack software for new product development groups and cross functional teams.
Effectively communicates with stake-holders both internally and externally.
Stays up to date on the state-of-the-art on battery systems and related technologies through professional organizations, independent research and seminars.
Performs other duties and assignments as requested.

What Do You Need?  

To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements: 

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an ABET accredited Electrical engineering or Computer Engineering program.
4-8+ years of embedded software design and development experience in embedded electronics and controls environments required.
Experience in embedded software development in C/C++ with hands-on experience in product design, testing, and manufacturing processes required.
Experience in product specification development and system engineering for complex systems required.
Knowledge of embedded software design verification and validation required.
Proficient with software configuration management tools, defect tracking tools, and software peer reviews required.
Experience in Lithium-Ion battery packs and battery management systems (BMS) is preferred.
Knowledge of common EV communication protocols such as CAN J1939 and EVSE is preferred.
Experience in Electric Vehicle charging systems is preferred, but not required.
Experience with product certification and regulatory approval process is preferred.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Results-driven and action-oriented; positive and energetic.
Good problem-analysis and resolution skills.
Strong process orientation and drive for continuous improvement
Desire to work in a fast paced, challenging, and evolving environment with a team-first mindset
Able to multitask and manage multiple simultaneous projects of various complexities and size
Has demonstrated a high level of competency through successful completion of projects.

Engineer III-4-7+ years experience with embedded systems

Engineer IV-8+ years experience with embedded systems.

Scope:

With a focus on battery pack and BMS embedded software, the work involves moderate to complex projects.

Other Job-Related Components:

Working conditions: Typical office working conditions. Also works in lab and field testing (may be outside) environment.
Travel expectation: Limited travel of up to 10% consisting of short visits such as test sites, conferences or manufacturing sites.

What Can We Give You?    

At The Toro Company, we are always working to make sure our employees know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive salary, an affordable and top tier medical/dental/vision plan, 401k, and many other great benefits - The Toro company offers employees at our Bloomington, MN HQ location a variety of perks, including: 

Dress for your day - We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why TTC employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, corporate environment. 

Location – Conveniently located near both St. Paul and Minneapolis, we are centrally located for most commuters! 

Food - Take advantage of our onsite café, which serves both breakfast and lunch. With a Caribou Coffee attached, you can grab a snack and a coffee at any time during your day. 

Wellness - The Toro Company’s HQ offers complimentary use of our onsite fitness facility to employees. In addition to physical wellbeing, TTC offers a variety of mental health and financial health resources to all employees.

Volunteerism - The Toro Company is proud to provide employees 20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community. 

Summer Hours – Enjoy a flexible schedule during the summer! By working a little more during the first few days of the week, TTC employees at our Bloomington HQ are able to start their weekends early and leave by noon on Friday. 

Flexible Work Arrangements – This team is currently implementing a hybrid work schedule. The opportunity to collaborate in the office and work from home part-time, has promoted team-building and flexibility.

Competitive Salary – The pay range takes into account skills, experience, education, and location. It is not common to be hired at or near the top of the range; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package. If you need to, you can access your pay early with the Even app.

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We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 

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