Firmware Engineer - Global Controls

Summary

We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Firmware Engineer to join our Global Controls R&D team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing embedded firmware for advanced spray, dispensing, coating, and finishing solutions. The ideal candidate utilizes problem solving abilities and collaboration with cross-functional teams including engineering, product management, manufacturing, and sales to develop industry leading electronic control systems firmware.

You will play a key role in transforming concepts and user requirements into commercially viable solutions.

Essential Functions

• Writing, designing, and coding firmware for embedded systems to ensure optimal functionality and performance.
• Work with microcontrollers, drivers and other peripherals, and write efficient low-level code.
• Develop software test plans, conduct testing and write automated test scripts.
• Ensure firmware quality by analyzing and optimizing code and conducting code reviews.
• Document software designs and implementation details and write technical documentation for users and other developers.
• Collaborating with product design engineers to define system requirements and specifications.
• Debugging and troubleshooting firmware issues to enhance system reliability and efficiency.
• Conducting code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.
• Managing firmware version control and release processes to ensure timely updates and deployments.
• Coordinating with cross-functional teams to integrate firmware with hardware and software components.
• Analyzing performance metrics and user feedback to refine and enhance firmware features.
• Staying updated with industry trends and emerging technologies to innovate firmware solutions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Proficiency in programming languages like C and C++, as well as assembly language.
• Knowledge of hardware design and microprocessors.
• Strong experience with firmware design and development for embedded systems.
• Strong understanding of hardware-software interaction and debugging tools and methodologies, including JTAG and logic analyzers.
• Familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and development environments.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical thinking.
• Strong communication skills for collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage projects and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Ability to work independently or as a team.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.