Firmware/Embedded Software Engineer - Controls

About Delta-Q Technologies: Delta-Q Technologies (www.delta-q.com) develops and supplies battery chargers to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of electric vehicles and industrial equipment. Delta-Q’s unique blend of engineering capability in high-efficiency power electronics and embedded software design delivers innovative battery charging solutions to meet the evolving needs of its customers. With over 4 million vehicles and industrial machines already using its products, Delta-Q’s innovation is enabling the widespread adoption of environmentally friendly electric drive systems. Delta-Q was founded in 1999 and is a privately held company located in Vancouver, Canada.

What We Value: Perseverance: We face challenges head-on, stay committed and finish what we start. Innovation: We continually challenge the status quo, generate new ideas, and apply smarter solutions. Collaboration: We work together, actively listen, speak openly, and support each other across teams. Driving Results: We set clear goals, take ownership, and deliver with urgency. We’re passionate about creating a sustainable business and contributing to a greener future for the world. We have a Vision to 'Charge The Future' and we mean it. At the end of the day, it’s what keeps us going.

About ZAPI GROUP: Delta-Q is part of the ZAPI GROUP of companies (www.zapigroup.com), a global leader in motion control, battery charging, and autonomous navigation software for electric and hybrid drive systems. As a full-solution supplier, the ZAPI GROUP can support every component OEMs need to design effective electric vehicles that meet cost goals and comply with tightening environmental standards.

Position Summary: This role specifies, designs, codes, integrates, tests and debugs firmware. The candidate possesses expert knowledge of digital control algorithms on a variety of platforms for switch-mode power conversion equipment. The position also collaborates closely with power electronic engineers and provides support to implement their features. Additionally, the role provides technical and process improvement feedback into software development and engineering teams. This position is full time, permanent.

Specific Duties: • Designs and implements digital control algorithms and embedded firmware for battery chargers and power converters using DSPs and MCUs. • Develops and tunes feedback control loops (voltage, current, and power) to ensure system stability, dynamic response, and regulation accuracy. • Implements and optimizes low‑level driver code for peripherals such as ADC, PWM, DAC, PLL, comparators, SPI, I2C, CAN and UART. • Implements compensators and control schemes from simulator models. • Develops firmware in C, C++, and assembly with a focus on efficiency, maintainability, and adherence to coding standards. • Collaborates with Power Electronics, Hardware, Systems, and Validation teams to define control architectures, hardware/firmware interfaces, and system‑level requirements. • Integrates internal and third‑party software modules and performs system‑level integration testing. • Debugs embedded software on target hardware using debuggers, emulators, and lab instrumentation. • Analyzes and interprets test results to verify performance and ensure product reliability. • Produces clear and comprehensive technical documentation including requirements, design specifications, and technical reports. • Supports engineering processes including version control, defect tracking, change control, and compliance with development workflows. • Provides progress updates, identifies risks, and delivers effort and feasibility assessments for assigned work packages. • Mentors and coaches other firmware engineers, contributing to technical capability development within the team. • Perform other duties supporting engineering and organizational objectives as required.