New Product Development Firmware Design Engineer

Emerson • Marshalltown, IA

3h • 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.
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.
WHY EMERSON
Our Commitment to Our People
At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.
We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.
At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.
ABOUT EMERSON
Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.
With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.
We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!
No calls or agencies please.

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

Benefits

• variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• profit sharing retirement
• tuition reimbursement
• employee resource groups
• recognition
• flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees