Principal Firmware Engineer, Level 5

2 months ago


Waller, United States DAIKIN COMFORT TECHNOLOGIES MFG LP Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Position responsibilities may include:

Technical:

  • Develop firmware for consumer appliances and Smart Home devices - Air Handler, Furnace, Thermostat, Smart Home devices, wired and wireless sensors, IoT Edge devices
  • Develop embedded C code based on complex flow chart, state diagram to control electromechanical system
  • Develop firmware stack for RS-485 based communication
  • Develop software architecture, Hardware Abstraction, and reusable software components
  • Develop software specification document
  • Develop and maintain code base using version control, CI/CD, test automation
  • Perform detailed bench and lab testing of firmware
  • Support and troubleshoot software bugs and issues in products in field
  • Analyze system requirements and translate them into firmware specifications
  • Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure seamless integration of firmware and hardware components
  • Debug and troubleshoot firmware issues using tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and debuggers
  • Optimize firmware for power consumption, memory usage, and performance
  • Develop and implement software algorithms for complex system control and data processing
  • Develop and maintain firmware libraries and drivers
  • Write code for real-time operating systems (RTOS) and bare-metal environments
  • Collaborate with software engineers to ensure seamless integration between firmware and application software
  • Develop and maintain firmware version control and release processes

Other:

  • Interface well with other teams to perform root cause analysis and develop solutions to production problems.
  • Coordinate with production engineering and maintenance teams to lead equipment repairs and projects.
  • Present and justify design decisions in design review meetings
  • Perform additional projects/duties to support ongoing business needs.

Nature & Scope:

  • Anticipates internal and/or external business challenges and/or regulatory issues; recommends process, product, or service improvements
  • Solves unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business
  • Contributes to the development of functional strategy
  • Leads teams or projects with broad visibility to achieve milestones and objectives
  • Typically operates with broad latitude in a complex environment

Knowledge & Skills:

Technical:

  • Programming Language for Embedded Systems (E.g. Embedded C or C++)
  • Programming for microcontrollers (Microchip, Atmel, ST, Renesas or equivalent)
  • Serial communication
  • Modbus/RS232/I2C/CAN
  • FreeRTOS or equivalent real time OS
  • Expertise in scripting languages
  • JIRA, Git, Test Management Suites

Process

  • Software Project Management and Lifecycle
  • Unit Testing
  • Test Automation
  • CI/CD
  • Ability to write and maintain high-quality and efficient code
  • Understanding of software development processes and methodologies
  • Familiarity with software testing and verification techniques
  • Excellence in Microsoft office tools - including Advanced Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, MS Word, Automation via VBA, and Macro and SharePoint
  • Shall posses excellent communication, ability to explain complex technical contents, desire to work in diverse, cross-functional team and work towards common objective
  • Proven repeated experience with development and troubleshooting of firmware in embedded systems using C & C++.
  • Familiarity with software testing and verification techniques
  • Knowledge of software design patterns and best practices
  • Experience with code review and quality assurance processes
  • Familiarity with software development tools such as build scripts and continuous integration systems
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as hardware engineers and software developers
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Mentor and train junior engineers.
  • Develop best practices training material for internal engineering training
  • Ability to apply good judgement, strong work ethics and integrity on the job.

Experience:

  • 8-12 years of relevant experience
  • Evidence of career progression
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver complex firmware projects, with distributed, medium to large size project team
  • Manage multi-year firmware projects

Education/Certification:

  • Bachelors in in Computer or Electrical Engineering required
  • Master's or PhD preferred
  • Professional Engineer Designation (PE Certification) preferred

People Management: No

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Minimal traveling requirement of up to 10%

Reports To: Manager, Software Engr.

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.

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