Firmware Engineer II - Advance Commercial Technology

Generac Power Systems•Waukesha, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Firmware Engineer II, Advance Commercial Technology (ACT), is responsible for providing firmware for embedded controls systems used in new technology research and development projects, and support auto-code generation. 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 technology concept prototypes.

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#
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

Nice To Haves

Experience in RTOS, state machine and algorithm design using the “C” language
Experience of microprocessor hardware interfacing techniques (e.g. IIC, SPIbus, EEprom, etc.)
Experience in new product design and development
Experience with microcontroller debugging tools
Working knowledge of simulation tools such as Matlab/Simulink
Experience with Python
Experience with Server administration
Experience with GitHub and repository management
Understanding of the basics of Machine Learning

Responsibilities

Provide development support, specific to microprocessors/microcontrollers for NTI prototypes to be transferred to the Generac Home and Industrial business units.
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 NTI systems and firmware/software.
Conducts and evaluates test specification including testing firmware/hardware.
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 and firmware repository.
Help troubleshoot designs.
Participate in design reviews.
Occasional Travel to other Generac facilities and customer site visits as necessary.
Other duties as assigned; anticipate less than 10%