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Generac Power Systems Senior Firmware Engineer in Waukesha, Wisconsin
We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.
Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.
The Firmware Engineer III is responsible for providing firmware for embedded controls systems used in new product development, new or enhancements to system features, and existing product firmware support where needed. This role will be specifically involved in helping the design and development of new controls or algorithms, and system testing both in the lab and on real products.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide new product development support, specific to microprocessors/microcontrollers in the Industrial, Commercial, Residential and/or Retail generator or Power Tool product area.
Designs, validates, and brings new products to market - specific responsibilities include designing and developing application software/firmware for embedded controllers in C, defining interface requirements, and creating firmware for communication interfaces and/or system algorithms
Design of new control algorithms and performing Applications Engineering
Develop new firmware or software modules, and maintain supporting documentation.
Create, design and develop test specifications for new systems and firmware/software.
Conducts and evaluates test specification including testing firmware/hardware
Take part in Design for Manufacturability and Design for Test Activities
Collaborates with internal product development departments, and other core engineering teams such including engines, transfer switch's, alternators, and others as needed to specify interfaces and/or algorithms needed in controls for interface.
Utilizes simulation tools as appropriate
Creates and/or modifies design documentation
Help troubleshoot designs
Participate in design reviews
Mentors less experienced engineers
Other duties as assigned; anticipate less than 10%
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or directly related Engineering discipline.
5 years of experience with embedded programming using languages such as C, C++, C#.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Ability to perform detail-oriented work with a high degree of accuracy
Ability to translate technical information to all audiences
Expert level understanding and knowledge engineering principles
Able to solve intermediate engineering problems; good decision-making skills
Expert level knowledge of communication protocols/hardware interface
Expert ability to write test firmware to test hardware designs
Advanced ability to use FMEA/DFMEA tools
Physical Demands : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.
“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”
Our success is directly tied to our employees’ professional growth and personal well-being, combined with strong families and communities. As an inclusive workplace, our employees embrace diversity, celebrate differences, and treat others with equality and respect.
Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.
As one of the leaders and largest suppliers of power generation equipment and technology, the work we do touches millions of lives. Employees at Generac are encouraged to be innovative and are valued as an integral part of our global team. Our challenging goals develop knowledgeable employees dedicated to helping continue Generac’s success. Generac provides individuals the opportunity to work in a fast-paced agile work environment where their work makes a difference in people’s lives and their own.