Andreas Schuster - Embedded Systems Engineer for Firmware

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Graz, Austria

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Experience

Apr 2025 - Jun 2025

3 months

Partner

Lemonbee

Development of a power distribution solution for motorhomes
Extension and adaptation of the existing prototype software for some parts of the power distribution system
Development of missing firmware for other modules of the system
Automation of the firmware build process through continuous integration (CI)
Technologies used include C, Jira, Confluence, Git, GitHub, STM32, ESP32, CAN, CANopen, UART, and Zephyr

Jan 2025 - Jun 2025

6 months

Candidate

Private Project

Preparation for certification as a Certified Professional for Medical Software (CPMS)
Study of Medical Device Regulation (MDR), In-Vitro-Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR), ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 62304, IEC 62366, and IEC 60601-1-6

Aug 2024 - Jun 2025

11 months

Self Employed

AVL DITEST

Adaptation of an End-of-line (EOL) test stand software for a new test device
Clarification of interface (MQTT) and test specifications
Implementation of the MQTT interface within the test stand software
Implementation and integration of EOL tests for the new device into the test stand software
Technologies used include C#, Git, Visual Studio, Artifactory, MQTT, and Scrum

Apr 2024 - Jul 2024

4 months

Self Employed

AVL DITEST

Development of a Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL) for STM32F10x microcontrollers
Clarification of the requirements for the HAL
Implementation of the individual modules of the HAL
Testing the modules on a development board
Technologies used include C, Git, CMake, Make, and STM32

Feb 2024 - Sep 2024

8 months

Developer

Private Project

Tutorial on using Markdown and Pandoc for document creation
Creating a website using MkDocs and Material for MkDocs
Writing and publishing the tutorial
Creating a sample document
Technologies used include Python, MkDocs, Material for MkDocs, Git, GitHub, Make, CMake, Docker, Podman, and Container

Oct 2023 - Feb 2025

1 year 5 months

Developer

Private Project

Tutorial on setting up an embedded Linux system on a Raspberry Pi
Created a guide for building a cross toolchain
Created a guide for building U-Boot for a Raspberry Pi
Created a guide for building a Linux kernel for a Raspberry Pi
Created a guide for building a Linux root filesystem for a Raspberry Pi
Technologies used include C, Crosstool-NG, U-Boot, Docker, Podman, Busybox, Make, Jekyll, Linux, Embedded Linux, Raspberry Pi, Bootloader, and Kernel

Apr 2023 - Jun 2025

2 years 3 months

Graz, Austria

Freelancer

Spath Micro Electronic Design GmbH (MEDS)

Requirements analysis for firmware projects
Concept and architecture design for firmware projects
Firmware implementation
Implementation of code generators
Technologies used include C, Python, Eclipse, Excel, Git, GitHub, Make, SVN, Word, Nios II, STM32, Ethernet, GigE Vision, GenICam, Agile, Modular Architecture, FPGA, User Interface, and State Machine

Jun 2021 - Nov 2021

6 months

Malta

Scuba Diving Instructor / Guide

Nautic Team Gozo

Oct 2017 - Mar 2023

5 years 6 months

Graz, Austria

Embedded Systems Engineer

Spath Micro Electronic Design GmbH (MEDS)

Software development, design, and architecture for embedded systems
Firmware implementation and low-level (hardware-near) programming
Software testing (unit test/module test), including in the automotive industry
Software integration and system architecture
Circuit and PCB design
Technologies used include C, C++, Python, Bash, STM32, Nordic nRF, Texas Instruments MCUs, Intel Nios II, FreeRTOS, Embedded Linux, Jenkins, Docker, Git, Jira, and various IDEs

Jul 2016 - Jun 2017

1 year

Graz, Austria

Embedded Systems Engineer

Seabear GmbH / Johnson Outdoors

PCB Design and firmware/microcontroller programming
Worked with galvanic and optical O2-sensors and optical CO2-sensors
Building and testing prototypes

Dec 2014 - Jun 2015

7 months

Graz, Austria

Embedded Systems Engineer

Seabear GmbH / Johnson Outdoors

Part-time firmware and microcontroller programming
PCB Design
Worked with galvanic and optical O2-sensors and optical CO2-sensors
Building and testing prototypes

Oct 2011 - Oct 2014

3 years 1 month

Graz, Austria

Embedded Systems Engineer, Marie Curie ITN ESR

Imego / Acreo

Firmware and microcontroller programming
PCB Design
Worked with galvanic and optical O2-sensors and optical CO2-sensors
Building and testing prototypes

Aug 2011 - Sep 2011

2 months

Spain

Scuba Diving Instructor / Guide

Ocean World

Jun 2011 - Jul 2011

2 months

Spain

Guide

Tauchschule Poseidon

Apr 2011 - May 2011

2 months

Spain

Scuba Diving Instructor / Guide

Dive and Fun

Dec 2010 - May 2011

6 months

Berlin, Germany

Student Assistant

Technical University of Berlin

Sep 2010 - Nov 2010

3 months

Spain

Scuba Diving Instructor / Guide

Atlantik Tauchen

Jan 2010 - Jul 2010

7 months

Berlin, Germany

Intern

Daimler AG

Aug 2008 - May 2009

10 months

Tucson, United States

Research Scholar

University of Arizona

Work on a simulation of autonomous cars
Development of a domain specific visual programming language

Dec 2006 - Jul 2008

1 year 8 months

Berlin, Germany

Working Student

Heliocentris Energiesysteme GmbH

Sep 2005 - Sep 2006

1 year 1 month

Berlin, Germany

Intern

Semperlux AG

Sep 2003 - Sep 2004

1 year 1 month

Berlin, Germany

Social Service

Vitanas Senioren Centrum

Industry experience

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Experienced in Automotive, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Healthcare, and Energy.

Automotive

Information Technology

Manufacturing

Professional Services

Healthcare

Energy

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Experienced in Product Development, Research and Development, Quality Assurance, Information Technology, Customer Service, and Production.

Product Development

Research and Development

Quality Assurance

Information Technology

Customer Service

Production

Skills

Programming Languages: Bash, C, C#, C++, Python
Microcontrollers: Atxmega, Atmega, Avr32, Esp32, Intel Nios Ii, Nios Ii, Nordic Nrf, Stm32, Texas Instruments Mcus
Communication: Ble, Can, Canopen, Dma, Ethernet, Genicam, Gige Vision, I2c, Mqtt, Rs232, Rs422, Rs485, Spi, Tcp/Ip, Uart, Usart
Tools: Altium Designer, Arm Keil, Artifactory, Busybox, Canape, Cmake, Confluence, Container, Crosstool-Ng, Docker, Eclipse, Excel, Git, Github, Gitlab, Iar Embedded Workbench, J-Link, Jekyll, Jenkins, Jira, Labwindows/Cvi, Mcuxpresso, Make, Material For Mkdocs, Mkdocs, Podman, Redmine, St Link, Stm32cubeide, Stm32cubemx, Svn, U-Boot, Unity, Vector Cast, Visual Studio, Word, Gtest, Pytest
Miscellaneous: Adc, Agile, Bare-Metal, Bootloader, Ci/Cd, Dac, Embedded Linux, Fpga, Freertos, Hardware Abstraction Layer, Iec 60601-1-6, Iec 62304, Iec 62366, Iso 13485, Iso 14971, Iso 26262, Iso 9001, In-Vitro-Diagnostic Regulation (Ivdr), Interrupt, Kernel, Linux, Medical Device Regulation (Mdr), Modular Architecture, Rtos, Raspberry Pi, Scrum, State Machine, User Interface, V-Model, Waterfall, Windows, Zephyr

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Nov 2012 - Jun 2016

Medical University of Graz

Doctor of Medical Science, Assessment And Model Oriented Interpretation Of Cardiovascular And Respiratory Parameters In A · Medical Sciences · Graz, Austria

Aug 2008 - May 2009

University of Arizona

Research Scholar · Autonomous cars simulation · Tucson, United States

Oct 2004 - Mar 2011

Technical University of Berlin

Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Major: Electrical Drives; Minors: Control Technology and Electronics; Diploma Thesis: · Electrical Engineering · Berlin, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Driver Licenses

Car and Motorcycle

Driver Licenses

Sport boats

Research and engineering diver

Scuba Diving Instructor

CMAS/VDST

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 22

Experience in Automotive 8 y

Avg length 1 y

Longest experience 5 y 5 m

Global experience

Countries worked in 5 (Austria, Germany, Spain, Malta, United States)

Primary country Austria

Expertise

Recent roles Partner, Candidate, Self Employed

Main industries Automotive, Information Technology, Manufacturing

Main business areas Product Development, Research and Development, Quality Assurance

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

Certifications earned 4

Profile

Member since

January 2025

Last update

June 2026

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Andreas is based in Graz, Austria and prefers 100% remote projects.

Andreas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

Andreas has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Andreas has worked in at least 14 different roles and for 17 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 10 months. Note that Andreas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Andreas would be well-suited for roles such as: Partner, Candidate, Self Employed.

Andreas's most recent position is Partner at Lemonbee.

In recent years, Andreas has worked for Lemonbee, Private Project, AVL DITEST, Spath Micro Electronic Design GmbH (MEDS), and Nautic Team Gozo.

Andreas is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Information Technology, and Manufacturing. Andreas also has some experience in Professional Services, Energy, and Healthcare.

Andreas is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Research and Development, and Quality Assurance. Andreas also has some experience in Information Technology, Customer Service, and Production.

Andreas has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Automotive, and Manufacturing.

Andreas has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Quality Assurance, and Information Technology.

Andreas holds a Doctorate in Medical Sciences from Medical University of Graz and a Master in Electrical Engineering from Technical University of Berlin.

Andreas has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Driver Licenses, Driver Licenses, and Research and engineering diver.

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