Generac is looking for a Firmware Engineer II to provide firmware for embedded controls systems used in new product development, new or enhancements to system features, and existing product firmware support. 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.
Requirements
- embedded programming using languages such as C, C++,C
- Ability to perform detail-oriented work with a high degree of accuracy
- Uses basic engineering principles
- Able to solve basic engineering problems, good decision-making skills
- Basic knowledge of communication protocols/hardware interface
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
Other
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or directly related Engineering degree
- Occasional Travel to other Generac facilities and customer site visits as necessary
- Proficient oral and written communication
- 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.
- Supporting product development plans (schedule, product cost, meeting design inputs)
