New Product Development Firmware Design Engineer

Emerson•Marshalltown, IA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Do you enjoy creative problem solving? If so, we invite you to apply for the New Product Development Firmware Design Engineer position within our Valve Business Unit! Based on site in Marshalltown, IA this position works within a team to progress new design concepts through the prototype and testing phase on to global production, while maintaining our standards and processes throughout the project. The successful candidate will be involved in a wide variety of activities ranging from product conception, design, implementation, validation and documentation through pre-production preparedness and operations implementation and launch. In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be: Uphold Safety as our #1 Value in all that we do Brainstorm potential design solutions for challenges reported by our customers as well as our Global Marketing and Sales teams Design, implement, test and debug firmware from requirements to production Review code and designs to ensure high quality and successful solutions Collaborate with cross-functional design and development teams, both inside and outside of the business unit Investigate industry trends and adopt new technology Assist in determining timelines and resource requirements for the project Actively participate in continuous improvement and further process and technology development within our core engineering & design fields Support the long-term vision and management of the business unit’s product portfolio Who You Are: You identify and seize new opportunities! You are innovative and have outstanding attention to detail. You excel in both small and large team project settings while openly asking questions to ensure successful completion of complicated or unfamiliar tasks. For This Role, You Will Need: Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering or similar discipline Proficiency in engineering fundamentals and their application in making sound technical decisions Solid programming experience in C and C++ Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written Good organization, planning, and time management Ability to work in a collaborative environment Acceptable knowledge of reading schematics and data sheets for components Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart: Five or more years engineering experience in firmware design and development Experience in hands-on development and troubleshooting on embedded targets Solid programming experience in C and C++ Proven experience in embedded systems design with preemptive, multitasking RTOS Familiarity with configuration management tools, defect tracking tools and peer reviews Experience following a well-defined software development process Knowledge of Modbus and HART protocols Experience with Object-oriented Design and UML Experience with C# Our Culture & Commitment to You: At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results. We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide, a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, profit sharing retirement, tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave. #LI-SW1 #LI-Onsite

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering or similar discipline
Proficiency in engineering fundamentals and their application in making sound technical decisions
Solid programming experience in C and C++
Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written
Good organization, planning, and time management
Ability to work in a collaborative environment
Acceptable knowledge of reading schematics and data sheets for components
Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future

Nice To Haves

Five or more years engineering experience in firmware design and development
Experience in hands-on development and troubleshooting on embedded targets
Solid programming experience in C and C++
Proven experience in embedded systems design with preemptive, multitasking RTOS
Familiarity with configuration management tools, defect tracking tools and peer reviews
Experience following a well-defined software development process
Knowledge of Modbus and HART protocols
Experience with Object-oriented Design and UML
Experience with C#

Responsibilities

Uphold Safety as our #1 Value in all that we do
Brainstorm potential design solutions for challenges reported by our customers as well as our Global Marketing and Sales teams
Design, implement, test and debug firmware from requirements to production
Review code and designs to ensure high quality and successful solutions
Collaborate with cross-functional design and development teams, both inside and outside of the business unit
Investigate industry trends and adopt new technology
Assist in determining timelines and resource requirements for the project
Actively participate in continuous improvement and further process and technology development within our core engineering & design fields
Support the long-term vision and management of the business unit’s product portfolio