Firmware Engineer

Position Summary:

Westlock Controls is seeking a talented and motivated Electronics Firmware Engineer to join our Firmware Development team. This position is responsible for the design development testing and maintenance of embedded firmware and electronic systems used in industrial automation products for monitoring controlling and networking process valves.

The Electronics Firmware Engineer will work closely with hardware software manufacturing quality and product management teams throughout the product lifecycle from concept and design through validation certification production release and sustaining support. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of reliable secure and innovative products designed for use in hazardous and non-hazardous industrial environments including Explosionproof and Intrinsically Safe applications.

This role requires a technical expertise in embedded systems firmware development hardware integration troubleshooting and product cybersecurity along with a passion for developing high quality next-generation industrial automation solutions that enhance operational efficiency reliability and safety.

Principle Duties (includes but may not be limited to):

Firmware & Embedded Systems Development

• Design develop test and maintain embedded firmware for microcontroller and microprocessor-based products.
• Develop software applications and embedded solutions using C C Python Bash and related technologies.
• Implement device drivers communication protocols bootloaders and real-time control algorithms.
• Develop solutions for RTOS and embedded Linux environments including FreeRTOS ThreadX and Linux.
• Optimize firmware for performance memory utilization power consumption reliability and maintainability.
• Support secure boot secure firmware updates OTA update mechanisms and product cybersecurity initiatives.

Hardware Integration & Validation

• Configure program and troubleshoot ARM Cortex-M based embedded systems.
• Perform hardware bring-up firmware integration debugging and validation of new electronic designs.
• Interface firmware with sensors actuators displays and communication peripherals.
• Utilize oscilloscopes logic analyzers protocol analyzers JTAG tools and other diagnostic equipment to evaluate system performance and resolve technical issues.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions for product and process-related issues.

Product Development & Innovation

• Participate in new product development projects from concept through commercialization.
• Collaborate closely with hardware engineers during schematic design PCB development and system architecture activities.
• Conduct design reviews code reviews testing and failure analysis to ensure product quality and reliability.
• Research and evaluate emerging technologies for future product development opportunities.
• Contribute innovative ideas that enhance product performance differentiate solutions in the market and support intellectual property development.

Connectivity & Industrial Communications

• Develop and support communication interfaces and protocols including:
  • UART SPI I²C CAN Modbus
  • Ethernet USB Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
  • HART WirelessHART MQTT
  • Foundation Fieldbus and Profibus (preferred)
• Support integration with industrial device management and configuration technologies such as FDT/DTM EDDL and FDI.

Documentation & Compliance

• Create firmware design specifications test plans validation reports and technical documentation.
• Participate in certification activities and support compliance with applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Participate quality improvements as per IATFensure to complete toll gates for DFMEA PFMEA Control Plan MSA Process capability study for in house process
• Ensure requirements of relevant standards like ISO 9001-2015 etc. are being consistently met and improved.

Essential Qualifications / Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science Embedded Systems Engineering or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience developing embedded firmware or software.
• Experience programming in C and/or C.
• Experience with embedded systems and microcontroller-based products.
• Exposure to serial communication interfaces such as SPI I²C UART CAN or RS-232.
• Experience troubleshooting electronic hardware and firmware integration issues.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage projects and deliver results with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications / Experience:

• Masters degree in a related engineering discipline.
• Experience with industrial automation process control or Industrial IoT products.
• Experience with embedded Linux systems and RTOS environments.
• Knowledge of functional safety or SIL-rated product development.
• Experience with hazardous area certifications (ATEX IECEx UL CSA).
• Working knowledge of analog and digital electronics and PCB design review.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity principles for embedded products.
• Experience with cloud-connected industrial devices and networked systems.
• Experience supporting products from concept through production release.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional global development teams.

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Salary range: $95000 to $120000. Several factors contribute to actual salary including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities skills training and other qualifications. Compensation packages also include comprehensive benefits 401K contribution and match Paid Time Off paid holidays tuition reimbursement and more. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race color religion gender sexual orientation general identity national origin disability or veteran status.