Software/Firmware Application Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Department : R&D Valves

Reports to : Head of Global Product Group Valves

Location : Nor-Cal Products, Inc. dba Pfeiffer Vacuum Valves & Engineering (Pfeiffer Vacuum V&E)

FLSA Status : Exempt

Shift : Monday-Friday, 8 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM

SUMMARY

Responsible for providing Embedded Software / Firmware Engineering design, development and troubleshooting support for new and existing products. Helps to ensure operational goals and continuous improvement for the product development, manufacturing and field application area by streamlining, maintaining and automating equipment and manufacturing processes and practices.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Exercise of judgment, discretion, and tact in all business matters and business relationships is required. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain clear and cooperative working relationships with co-workers and demonstrate regular attendance and punctuality are essential. The organization’s leadership promotes collaborative problem solving in both formal and informal work teams. Participation in and contribution to teamwork within the organization is required. Necessary interpersonal skills include being a self-starter, motivated, creative, flexible, self-confident, deadline oriented and able to multi-task. Employees must follow all quality and safety procedures of the company, including those at customer sites if applicable, and must abide by the corporate Code of Conduct in all situations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Duties

• Design, validation, documentation, and management of software and firmware product designs.
• Interface with other Engineering disciplines, product management and sales to facilitate concurrent design and customer-driven requirements.
• Perform and assist remote, on-site and on customer premises troubleshooting and problem solving of existing products.
• Provide support for manufacturing and troubleshooting of current and future products.
• Generate and maintain documentation for software product upgrades to customer specific applications.
• Development of real-time embedded software that implements and supports pressure control, sensor processing, machine learning and advanced functions of vacuum valves.
• Generate and maintain automated tests and test benches to ensure high-quality software releases and accurate functionality of products.
• Be involved in the full life cycle of software, firmware and hardware development from concept through integration, test, and release.
• Architect a robust code base that allows efficient scaling and reusability across many products.
• Actively support, engage and interact with other development teams in the Pfeiffer Vacuum group to ensure conformance with existing hardware platforms and communication protocols, processes and procedures
• Works hand-in-hand with field sales personnel to further the Company’s technical sales capabilities in pursuit of increased sales and market share
• Addresses and resolves customer related product problems regarding technical issues or quality concerns by proposing timely and effective solutions to customer complaints and concerns

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

90% inside, climate / noise-controlled office, and 10% manufacturing environment; lifting to 50 lbs. on occasion. Eye and hearing protection may be required, and other protective clothing required by customers.

Tasks require walking, sitting, bending, reaching, mobility, frequent lifting and pushing / pulling. Work requires computer skills (word processing, spreadsheet, and data-entry), attention to detail and accuracy. Communication skills including listening and speaking are required for interaction with other employees, vendors, and customers. Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to balance multiple tasks and any stress associated with the duties and responsibilities of this position are essential requirements in the performance of this job.

Secondary duties with added requirements may be assigned from time to time.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Company Values

Pfeiffer Vacuum V&E believes that we are all suppliers and customers of someone in our organization. Our employees must be able to demonstrate this customer-centric belief - which means that you are value-adding, reliable, performance-driven, innovative, service-minded, and agile – in all of their business activities. We expect that our company values of open mindedness, trust, communication, thinking strategically / being creative, being courageous, accountable, and humble, ethical sensitivity / compliance, resilience / facing diversity and fostering a culture of empowerment, engagement and collaboration will drive the actions of our employees.

General Qualifications

Familiar with some or all of the following :

Education and / or Experience

Any combination of education and training, equivalent to graduation from an accredited college / university with a BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or Electrical Engineering, which would provide the required knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the job.

Minimum of 36-months in related Software Engineering, or evidence of high aptitude to learn combined with additional job-specific education. Receives appropriate direction on assignments from cross functional Engineers, and / or appropriate interdepartmental personnel. Exercises high-level of independent, discretionary judgment on a regular basis.

Language Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Mathematical Skills

Advanced mathematics skills.

Reasoning Ability

Must be able to multitask and operate in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a disciplined approach to oversee employer and customers’ needs.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid driver license.

TOOLS AND / OR EQUIPMENT

None

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position will work in an office setting. Employees who choose to work from home are expected to comply with all company requirements for core work hours or in-person attendance at company meetings or events. (as applicable)

Pfeiffer Vacuum V&E is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact Danielle Clair at 530-841-9150.

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