Firmware Design Engineer

Position Overview:

This position will design, implement and maintain the various software and firmware algorithms required for operating precision variable frequency drives (VFDs).

Job Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, test, debug and provide support for firmware controlling DC/DC converters and Electric Motors.
• Adhere to established coding and revision control standards
• Solicit and incorporate customer and end user feedback to further improve our products
• Conduct and participate in code and design reviews
• Respectfully champion new ideas and features, big or small
• Document designs with ample comments, reports, and descriptions
• Track and resolve reported bugs and perform thorough testing to verify the effectiveness of the fix
• Design and develop reusable software and system components, and integrate them into existing and new designs
• Work closely with electrical hardware engineers in the planning, design and development of products to ensure software and hardware performance and compatibility
• Serve as technical lead on assigned projects, working with other functional groups and customers to meet deliverables, and to address and resolve technology or product issues to honor commitments
• Demonstrates an intense focus on customer satisfaction.
• Assist team members in achieving project level budgets on assigned projects.
• Foster open communication among all technical and business functions, including sales, operations, and quality organizations.
• Participate in an environment of continuous learning and driving standardization and high quality in design with a focus on manufacturability.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and work rules and regulations. Ensure the maintenance of departmental housekeeping standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis on Control of DC/DC converters and Electric Motors
• Strong Background in FPGA Firmware Development and its application to engineering problems
• Experience with real time Operating Systems
• Experience with Verilog HDL code
• Experience with C/C++, embedded software development
• Experience with GIT
• 5+ years of related experience
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written, and listening) and the ability to collaborate effectively both internally and externally with a diverse group of professionals
• Organized with the ability to multi-task
• Ability to work independently and consistently meet deadlines

• Strong process orientation/discipline and demonstrated application of problem-solving tools (e.g. Paretto, 5-Why Analysis, 8-D’s, etc.)
• Requires strong commitment to customer service and teamwork.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with Vivado, Vitis and Matlab/System Generator and Mathematical Design Suites
• Experience with low-voltage (LV) Drives, DC/DC converters and Controls.
• Strong familiarity with power electronics equipment including switchgear, soft starters and VFDs.
• Experience operating in a power-electronics and industrial packaging manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical skills related to electrical engineering and power electronics.
• Demonstrated track record of creating/applying standard processes and problem-solving techniques/tools.