Firmware Engineer II

Company: Generac Power Systems
Location: Waukesha
Posted on: May 6, 2020

Job Description:

Company: Generac Power Systems

Name: Firmware Engineer II

Req #: 54462

Location: Waukesha CORP

Employment Type: Full Time

Shift: 1st Shift

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It is a challenge and an invitation. Most importantly, it is an opportunity to join an industry leader and lead the way on our Clean Energy Team. There has never been a better time to work at Generac. We are shaping the market and investing in new companies and new technologies that will assist us in becoming the global leader in the Energy Storage System Market. Our rapid growth equals rapid career advancement opportunities for those who want to be challenged and enjoy a fast-paced, high-performance culture.
Our office in Waukesha, WI is seeking an Firmware Engineer II.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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• Applies engineering knowledge and experience to improve products, services and processes;
• Creating firmware specifications;
• Must be proficient in embedded programming for various microcontrollers platforms i.e., ARM, PIC.
• Proficiency in using software tools for embedded applications (compilers, linkers, bootloaders), as well as implementing communication protocols
• Designing new control algorithm and Applications Engineering;
• Designing new software modules and developing supporting documentation;
• Creating test specifications for new systems;
• Maintaining existing software and documentation;
• Participating in formal design reviews;
• Testing new hardware designs via custom software;
• Creating PC based testing tools (in software).
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  Basic Qualifications:
  
  
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  • Bachelor's degree in software, electronics, or related discipline;
  • 2 years of relevant experience in embedded programming, developing and debugging applications
    
    Additional Qualifications:
    
    
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    • Understanding of electronics hardware;
    • Strong C / C++ programming skills
    • Real time firmware experience using microcontrollers and RTOS;
    • Knowledge of microprocessor hardware interfacing techniques, such as IIC, SPIbus, EEprom, I2C, UART, RS232/485
    • Low-level knowledge of USB protocols and device drivers a plus.
    • Knowledge of control systems using PID loops;
    • Use and understanding of interrupt structures;
    • Experience using debugging tools such as ICE.
      
      
      "We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."
      
      
      
      

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