Embedded Firmware Design Engineer

Alliance Laundry System•Ripon, WI

About The Position

The Embedded Firmware Design Engineer with Alliance Laundry Systems will focus on writing, designing and testing embedded firmware for electronic controls for commercial laundry equipment. The products at Alliance are used globally in laundromats, hotels, hospitals, universities, apartment complexes, fire stations and more. This position is based in Ripon, WI.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields required.
At least 2 years of experience in firmware developmentfor embedded systems.
Knowledgeable of and hands-on experience in C programming.
Familiar with embedded system peripherals: UART, I2C, Interrupt timers, EEPROM, ADC, and PWM.
Experience with version controland issue-tracking
Strong debugging skills and familiarity with test-driven development.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Demonstrated ability to produce clear and comprehensive technical documentation to support firmware development and maintenance processes.
Effective communication skills for collaboration across teams.
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

Develop firmware using C programmingfor the front-end control boards of washing machines, washer extractors, tumblers, and dryers.
Design and implement embedded firmware solutions to ensure reliable and efficient product functionality.
Create detailed test specifications for embedded control systems.
Collaborate with engineering labs to validate firmware on prototypes and production systems.
Conduct root cause analysisand resolve issues in firmware to ensure reliable product performance.
Work with embedded system peripherals such as UART, I2C, ADC, PWM, EEPROM, and other components.
Debug and optimize firmware to ensure efficient communication between components and peripherals.
Write engineering change notifications (ECNs)to manage updates and improvements in firmware.
Use change management tools like Gitfor version control and issue-tracking tools like YouTrack for efficient issue resolution.
Participate in product development meetings, feature definition sessions, and pilot builds.
Support manufacturing and production teams by resolving firmware-related issues during production.