Firmware Product Engineer

Firmware Product Engineer – Berlin, WI Area

A leading player in machinery manufacturing, specializing in premium laundry solutions for global clients. Offers commercial-quality products for various sectors, including hotels, laundromats, and residential users. Renowned brands supported by a wide distribution network.

This position is ideal for someone with a strong background in firmware development and project management, particularly with experience in C programming. The role requires not only technical expertise but also strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills. The ability to work cross‑functionally and support production needs is crucial. Additionally, familiarity with Lua, UI design applications, and test‑driven development would be beneficial.

The job is based in Ripon, WI, and involves working with a global product portfolio used in diverse commercial settings.

• Leadership & Project Management:
  • Lead firmware‑related projects.
  • Manage large‑scale outsourced firmware development projects.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Become a subject matter expert on microelectronic product portfolios.
  • Establish firmware architecture requirements.
  • Write and validate detailed microelectronic control design and test specifications.
  • Maintain model configuration information for microelectronic product portfolios.
• Cross‑functional Engagement:
  • Participate in cross‑functional team activities.
  • Engage in product development meetings, feature definition sessions, pilot builds, and manual reviews.
• Testing & Validation:
  • Validate test equipment produced by manufacturers.
  • Perform firmware development and testing in lab environments.
  • Write test lab orders for execution by lab technicians.
• Issue Resolution:
  • Investigate and resolve firmware issues.
  • Drive root cause analysis and resolution.
• Quality & Cost Improvements:
  • Identify opportunities for quality and cost improvements.
• Production Support:
  • Provide support to production as needed.
• Vendor Management:
  • Manage vendor access to licensed developer applications and tools.

• Preferred Degrees:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 5 years of programming experience.
  • Extensive experience in firmware development with C programming.
  • Experience with Lua and UI designer applications like Storyboard is a plus.
  • Project management experience is highly desirable.

• Technical Proficiency:
  • Strong technical skills in firmware development and debugging.
  • Practice with test‑driven firmware development is advantageous.
• Project Leadership:
  • Demonstrated abilities in leading projects.
• Communication:
  • Efficient communication skills for internal and external groups.
• Problem Solving:
  • Strong problem‑solving, critical thinking, and decision‑making skills.
• Organizational
  
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  • Strong organizational abilities.
• Self‑Motivation & Teamwork:
  • Self‑motivated and hands‑on approach.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment.