Embedded Software Engineer II - Motor Controls at Franklin Electric
Fort Wayne, IN
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Jul 5, 2026
Fort Wayne, IN
Jul 20, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
This role centers on designing, coding, simulating, and debugging motor control algorithms and embedded software in C, targeting ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers used in high-voltage motor drives and power electronics. Day-to-day work spans the full development cycle — from architecture and implementation to verification, root cause analysis, and customer technical support. It suits an engineer with hands-on motor control experience, including FOC, DTC, and PWM techniques.
Mid level · 3+ years · Fort Wayne, IN · Bachelor's required · Full-time
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How this req sits in the market our data
Roughly 2 people in the Fort Wayne, IN area plausibly meet what this posting asks for (software developers). range 1–3
Applicant volume Light — Few people clear these requirements, so an application that does clear them gets looked at. Worth applying to even if you miss a nice-to-have.
Rare in this occupation — lead with these, and say what you built with them.
What the occupation pays Median $103,793 (middle half $79,940–$135,506).
Estimated from BLS employment for this occupation and area, per-skill prevalence across our listing corpus, and published wage benchmarks — as of Jul 28, 2026. It is a model, not a headcount.
Why we read it this way (6)
The role is titled 'Software Engineer II', which maps to a Mid-level band; the 3-year experience requirement and scope (contributing to product development, supporting manufacturing) are consistent with that level.
A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field is explicitly required; a Master's degree is offered as a substitute for years of experience, not as a standalone requirement.
The posting lists 'hybrid remote work arrangements' as a benefit but does not describe the role itself as fully remote — the primary location is Fort Wayne, IN.
Power Factor Correction (PFC) controller experience, USB/Bluetooth/Wi-Fi knowledge, and Modbus/BACnet familiarity are all explicitly called out as 'a plus' in the JD and are marked preferred accordingly.
The 'embedded software architecture' skill is listed under the required Skills & Abilities section with firm language ('Strong ability to define and design') but names no specific tool or framework — it is retained here as a named domain capability rather than a generic soft skill, given its specificity to embedded systems design.
Ignored 2 non-technology phrase(s) as skills (responsibilities/concepts, not named tools): ARM Cortex-M MCUs, embedded software architecture.
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