Firmware Engineer

Are you tired of just being another number in a large corporation? Do you want to work in a place where you will have a big impact? Is working autonomously and being creative part of your passion? If you answered yes to all of these questions, please continue reading as this may be the perfect opportunity for you!

Since 1989, Online Development, Inc. (OLDI) has been designing, developing, and manufacturing solutions for the industrial automation market. We have built our reputation by creating hundreds of unique designs that have introduced new technologies into the industrial market. We partner with leading global companies to create solutions that connect automation with business enterprise systems including the Internet of Things (IoT) and Appliance Transaction Modules (ATM) for both Enterprise and Controller-level data exchange.

Website http://www.oldi.com

The Firmware Engineer is a key contributor in a multi-disciplinary team working on designing, implementing, and delivering our systems and solutions. This role includes designing, developing, testing, and supporting products in a creative, technical, and collaborative environment. The successful, self-motivated candidate will have experience in operating systems and the development and use of board support packages for custom embedded hardware platforms, fluent in the C and C programming languages, experienced using debuggers and emulators, and effective communication both written and verbal.

Essential Job Functions

• Ensure on-time releases of new designs and existing product changes.
• Generate design plans for new product offerings as well as to enhance existing products based on new business objectives.
• Design, test, troubleshoot and document product solutions.
• Develop, prototype, and test embedded firmware.
• Utilize verification and validation methods to demonstrate designs meet all design requirements with particular attention given to quality and regulatory requirements.
• Determine root cause for complex issues and develop practical, efficient, and permanent technical solutions.
• Provide technical support to Test and Manufacturing departments.
• Conducts research to produce design solutions, improvements, and new products.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering or equivalent from an accredited college or university, MS a plus.
• Two – Five years of experience in related engineering field
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent analytical problem-solving skills
• Team player willing to take on assignments that are not always within core competency.
• Experience with the Linux build process for embedded systems (Buildroot, Yocto, etc.)
• Experience with Linux kernel configuration, building, and debugging.
• Experience with Linux device driver development and debugging.
• Experience with configuring and customizing Linux boot loaders (U-Boot, Grub)
• Experience with the Windows development process for device drivers, libraries, and applications
• Experience creating and deploying customized Windows system images (sysprep, WinPE, DISM, etc.)
• Experience with Arm and x86 processors
• Experience with Ethernet connectivity and networking
• Experience developing applications that utilize cryptographic algorithms and protocols.
• Experience with Source Version Control Systems (GIT, SVN)
• Proficiency with designing well-architected software systems and modules that support new technology or improve capability/performance of existing functionality.
• Experience with software release activities
• Ability to work directly with customers to debug and resolve problems found in the field.

Desired Qualifications

• Experienced in product certification activities (e.g., CE, UL, etc.)
• Industrial automation product development, Rockwell Automation experience is a plus.
• Experienced in designing functional safety products in accordance with IEC 61508
• Experienced in designing secure products in accordance with IEC 62443
• Proficiency in the Common Industrial Protocol (CIP)
• Familiar with industrial automation protocols such as Modbus, Profibus, etc.

Physical requirements

• Minimal travel, as appropriate and necessary, to support projects and product development efforts.
• May require balancing, bending, stooping, and crouching.
• Requires good physical condition and good mobility.
• Requires talking, hearing and both near and far vision.
• Lifting minimum 40 lbs; at times up to 80 lbs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Softing, Inc provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or non-disqualifying physical or mental handicap or disability.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential duties & responsibilities either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

Job Responsibilities

This job description reflects the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties & responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. Softing, Inc. may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.