Job Title: Embedded System Firmware Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a self-motivated, creative Embedded System Firmware Engineer with strong leadership and communication skills to join our team of dedicated and talented engineers at the Cary, NC, Innovation Center. In this role, you will develop and continuously improve intelligent sensors for commercial water control products. You will be responsible for developing and enhancing firmware for mechatronic designs with embedded microcontrollers, physical sensors, motors, solenoids, and data communication for smart, robust, and reliable commercial sensor flush valves and faucets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve firmware for mechatronic designs with embedded microcontrollers.
• Work with physical sensors, motors, solenoids, and data communication systems.
• Ensure the reliability and robustness of commercial sensor flush valves and faucets.
• Collaborate with firmware engineers to fully integrate circuitry and motor drives.
• Participate in new product development projects combining different platforms over the next five years.
• Integrate products with IoT platforms, tweak code, and ensure products do not malfunction.
• Evaluate additional microcontroller platforms such as Microbit MSP430 STM.
• Understand and discuss DFM (Design for Manufacturing) and DFT (Design for Test) considerations.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in firmware development and embedded C programming.
• Experience with embedded software and microcontrollers.
• Knowledge of power management and optimizing power consumption in battery-operated devices.
• Familiarity with low power design, including the use of capacitors and resistors.
• Experience with at least two of the three common communication protocols.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in the battery space and power management.
• Understanding of how to integrate and optimize existing platforms.
• Confidence in leading and interacting with team members and management.
• Ability to work with high-quality, sustainable products.

Work Environment

This role is onsite at our Cary, NC, Innovation Center with occasional travel to our Sanford facility. The work environment is collaborative and focused on developing high-quality, sustainable water control products. We offer 9 holidays, 3 floaters, and opportunities for volunteering service. The company has a strong history of paying out bonuses and offers an additional incentive bonus program.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $140000.00

o Bonuses: 5% base, with potential for 10-15% if management incentives are met.
o Vacation: 3 weeks, 9 holidays, 3 floating holidays, and 20 hours of volunteering time.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cary,NC.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 29, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $90,000 - $140,000