Firmware Engineer

Description

Q-Lab Corporation is currently seeking a Firmware Engineer I to join our team in Westlake, OH
. This role will be responsible for enhancing, troubleshooting, researching, and resolving embedded software challenges on Q-Lab’s custom designed controller boards.
This is an onsite position.

• Design, develop, and test software to work with Q-Lab testers, devices, sensors, and other peripherals.
• Engage in all phases of development, including concept, design, documentation, prototype, test and manufacturing.
• Troubleshoot low level controller/software related problems.
• Complete QA Testing changes you and other developers have made.
• Write touchscreen user interface software.
• Write test instructions, test reports, and engineering change notices.
• Recommend improvements to Q-Lab’s software development process.
• Provide technical assistance to the engineering, purchasing, service, sales, marketing, and production departments.
• Work with large-scale embedded systems (100,000+ lines of code).

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Software Development, or equivalent work experience
• Knowledgeable with common software development practices and the C programming language
• Knowledgeable with common embedded software development IDEs (integrated development environments) and debuggers (e.g. Segger J-Link)
• Strong customer-service orientation. Effective interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

• Knowledge of communication protocols is a plus (e.g. I2c, SPI)

Q-Lab Corporation is a global leader in providing material durability testing products. Since 1956, we have designed and manufactured laboratory test products such as weathering testers, light stability testers and corrosion testers. We also perform weathering and corrosion testing services, including both laboratory and natural exposure tests. We maintain a global presence with testing facilities located in the US and sales and distribution facilities located in England, Germany and China.

Our world-class corporate headquarters and manufacturing facility are located in Westlake, Ohio.

• Beautiful corporate headquarters conveniently located off I-90 in Westlake, Ohio.
• A Northeast Ohio Top Workplace environment – 11 years running!
• A proven track record of success.
• Excellent compensation package including year-end bonus and company-funded retirement plan.
• Comprehensive benefits:
  Health, Vision, Dental, Disability and Life.
• Generous Paid Time Off, and Holidays.
• Fun, friendly working atmosphere!