What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firmware Engineer position at Toyota Material Handling?
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Position Summary:
The Firmware Engineer IV is a senior technical position at Toyota Material Handling. Candidates with this title will be responsible for directly contributing to software and firmware development projects. This contribution will consist of creating system designs, making architectural decisions, implementing code, maintaining and upgrading Yocto Platform to support product lifecycle. This position is partly responsible for the technical growth of the group and requires mentorship, guidance on best practices, and design reviews to ensure only the highest quality of implementations.
Projects may be at various stages when the candidate joins, so this position will be dynamic and changing according to project needs. Writing and reviewing functional specifications based on business requirements, writing code, documenting code, testing and validating, or supporting products in the field are all within scope of this position.
As a Firmware Engineer IV, technical aptitude in software principals is solid, as are technical leadership capabilities. The ability to create strategic roadmaps to support the company's long-term initiatives is required. The level of effort to manage the engineer is minimal, as the engineer is capable of understanding the big picture and managing deliverables autonomously.
Essential Position Duties:
A candidate for this position possesses the following soft skills and technical competencies.
Technical competencies
Soft skills
Additional duties assigned as necessary.
Education & Experience:
Bachelors of Science in one of the following degrees is required for this position.
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:
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. Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the work day. Proper lifting techniques required. May include lifting up to 25 pounds for files, computer printouts on occasion. Frequent use of computer and telephone. Primary environment: ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment.
What You'll Get in Return:
Toyota Material Handling offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:
About Toyota Material Handling
Big Name|Big Opportunities|Life is Better at Toyota
Let Toyota take your career to new heights. Toyota Material Handling provides employees with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through innovation and creativity in an unmatched culture . Based in Columbus, Indiana, Toyota offers a full line of high-quality material handling equipment sold under the Toyota brand for over 50 years. We hire great people from a wide array of backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes Toyota Material Handling stronger. We seek individuals committed to excellence with talent, skill and innovation. We offer a generous salary and benefits package with a pleasant and enthusiastic work environment.
Learn More about Toyota Material Handling Careers at
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Affirmative Action Responsibility:
As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to individuals with disabilities to interview and to perform the essential functions of a role. It is Toyota Material Handling's policy to afford equal employment and advancement opportunity for all qualified individuals without distinction or discrimination because of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
Position Summary:
The Firmware Engineer IV is a senior technical position at Toyota Material Handling. Candidates with this title will be responsible for directly contributing to software and firmware development projects. This contribution will consist of creating system designs, making architectural decisions, implementing code, maintaining and upgrading Yocto Platform to support product lifecycle. This position is partly responsible for the technical growth of the group and requires mentorship, guidance on best practices, and design reviews to ensure only the highest quality of implementations.
Projects may be at various stages when the candidate joins, so this position will be dynamic and changing according to project needs. Writing and reviewing functional specifications based on business requirements, writing code, documenting code, testing and validating, or supporting products in the field are all within scope of this position.
As a Firmware Engineer IV, technical aptitude in software principals is solid, as are technical leadership capabilities. The ability to create strategic roadmaps to support the company's long-term initiatives is required. The level of effort to manage the engineer is minimal, as the engineer is capable of understanding the big picture and managing deliverables autonomously.
Essential Position Duties:
A candidate for this position possesses the following soft skills and technical competencies.
Technical competencies
- 10-15 years experience in firmware development using object-orientated languages like C required
- Experience with Yocto Linux strongly preferred.
- Firmware development using wireless communication, such as cellular, Wifi, and Bluetooth experience strongly preferred
- Experience with integrating smaller systems into larger systems such as heavy equipment or automotive applications strongly preferred
- Understanding of Toyota Material Handling's product portfolio and business practices
- Highly skilled and committed to creating strong technical documentation
Soft skills
- Ability to interact with internal and external customers in a customer-centric manner
- Ability to work on cross-functional teams
- Capable of working autonomously with proper guidance and training
- Must be flexible and willing to learn new skills
- Responsible for the design and quality of entire systems consisting of multiple complex modules or subsystems. This will require technical leadership of junior members responsible for individual modules
- Provide input to the strategic planning for the group's long-term initiatives
- Committed to working in an alert and safe manner and with engineering rigor while upholding Toyota's Core Values at all times
Additional duties assigned as necessary.
Education & Experience:
Bachelors of Science in one of the following degrees is required for this position.
- Electrical Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:
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. Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the work day. Proper lifting techniques required. May include lifting up to 25 pounds for files, computer printouts on occasion. Frequent use of computer and telephone. Primary environment: ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment.
What You'll Get in Return:
Toyota Material Handling offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:
- Generous Salary Bonus Program
- Low Cost Medical with FREE Dental & FREE Vision Insurance
- FREE On-site Medical Center
- FREE On-site Gym Membership
- 401k Matching
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Allotment
- Between 13-14 Paid Holidays
- New Parent Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement
About Toyota Material Handling
Big Name|Big Opportunities|Life is Better at Toyota
Let Toyota take your career to new heights. Toyota Material Handling provides employees with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through innovation and creativity in an unmatched culture . Based in Columbus, Indiana, Toyota offers a full line of high-quality material handling equipment sold under the Toyota brand for over 50 years. We hire great people from a wide array of backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes Toyota Material Handling stronger. We seek individuals committed to excellence with talent, skill and innovation. We offer a generous salary and benefits package with a pleasant and enthusiastic work environment.
Learn More about Toyota Material Handling Careers at
Follow us on Social Media:
- Facebook: facebook.com/ToyotaForklift
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- YouTube: youtube.com/user/ToyotaMaterialHdlg
- Instagram: instagram.com/toyotaforklift/
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/toyota-material-handling
Affirmative Action Responsibility:
As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to individuals with disabilities to interview and to perform the essential functions of a role. It is Toyota Material Handling's policy to afford equal employment and advancement opportunity for all qualified individuals without distinction or discrimination because of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
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