Firmware Engineer II

Generac Power Systems•Waukesha, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Generac Home is hiring for a Firmware Engineer II. In this role you will be responsible for developing 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. You will be working in our Waukesha WI office location.

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
Uses basic engineering principles
Able to solve basic engineering problems, good decision-making skills
Basic knowledge of communication protocols/hardware interface

Nice To Haves

Exposure to or willingness to adopt AI-assisted development tools.
At this time candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future cannot be considered inclusive of OPT or H1B transfer
No agencies or 3rd party candidates at this time

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 specifications 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 switches, alternators, and others as needed to specify interfaces and/or algorithms needed in controls for interfaces.
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