What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software/Firmware Application Engineer, Senior position at Pfeiffer Vacuum?
Department : Engineering
Reports to : Global Head of Valves
FLSA Status : Exempt
SUMMARY
Responsible for providing Embedded Software / Firmware Engineering design, development and troubleshooting for new and existing products. May also help ensure operational goals and continuous improvement for the product manufacturing area are met by streamlining and automating equipment, and manufacturing processes and practices.
- We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.
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
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.
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
Nor-Cal Products, Inc. dba Pfeiffer Vacuum Valves & Engineering (PV 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
1. 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, that would provide the required knowledge, skill and ability to perform the job.
2. Minimum of 60-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 written and verbal 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
TOOLS AND / OR EQUIPMENT
WORK ENVIRONMENT
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. This position may work in various environments including office, factory or home settings. 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)
Nor-Cal Products, Inc. dba Pfeiffer Vacuum Valves & Engineering (PV 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 530-841-9150.03-578-6519 .
