The Firmware Engineer II is responsible for providing firmware for embedded controls systems used in new product development, new or enhancements to system features, and existing product firmware support where needed. This role will be specifically involved in helping the design and development of new controls or algorithms, and system testing both in the lab and on real products
Major Responsibilities:
Provide new product development support, specific to microprocessors/microcontrollers in the Industrial, Commercial, Residential and/or Retail generator or Power Tool product area.
Designs, validates, and brings new products to market - specific responsibilities include designing and developing application software/firmware for embedded controllers in C, defining interface requirements, and creating firmware for communication interfaces and/or system algorithms
Design of new control algorithms and performing Applications Engineering
Develop new firmware or software modules, and maintain supporting documentation
Create, design and develop test specifications for new systems and firmware/software.
Conducts and evaluates test specification including testing firmware/hardware
Take part in Design for Manufacturability and Design for Test Activities
Collaborates with internal product development departments, and other core engineering teams such including engines, transfer switch's, alternators, and others as needed to specify interfaces and/or algorithms needed in controls for interface.
Utilizes simulation tools as appropriate
Creates and/or modifies design documentation
Help troubleshoot designs
Participate in design reviews
Supporting product development plans (schedule, product cost, meeting design inputs)
Occasional Travel to other Generac facilities and customer site visits as necessary
Other duties as assigned; anticipate less than 10%
Minimum Job Requirements:
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or directly related Engineering degree
2 years of experience with embedded programming using languages such as C, C++,C#
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
Ability to perform detail-oriented work with a high degree of accuracy
Proficient oral and written communication
Uses basic engineering principles
Able to solve basic engineering problems, good decision-making skills
Basic knowledge of communication protocols/hardware interface
This position includes a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans; life, long-term disability, flexible spending and health savings accounts, accrued paid time off, 8 paid Holidays and 401(k) retirement benefits.
