Firmware Product Engineer - 1872 Consulting

Firmware Product Engineer – Berlin, WI Area

Company Summary: A leading player in machinery manufacturing, specializing in premium laundry solutions for global clients. Offers commercial-quality products for various sectors, including hotels, laundromats, and residential users. Renowned brands supported by a wide distribution network.

Job Summary:
This position is ideal for someone with a strong background in firmware development and project management, particularly with experience in C programming. The role requires not only technical expertise but also strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills. The ability to work cross-functionally and support production needs is crucial. Additionally, familiarity with Lua, UI design applications, and test-driven development would be beneficial. The job is based in Ripon, WI, and involves working with a global product portfolio used in diverse commercial settings.

Responsibilities:

1. Leadership & Project Management:
   • Lead firmware-related projects.
   • Manage large-scale outsourced firmware development projects.
2. Technical Expertise:
   • Become a subject matter expert on microelectronic product portfolios.
   • Establish firmware architecture requirements.
   • Write and validate detailed microelectronic control design and test specifications.
   • Maintain model configuration information for microelectronic product portfolios.
3. Cross-functional Engagement:
   • Participate in cross-functional team activities.
   • Engage in product development meetings, feature definition sessions, pilot builds, and manual reviews.
4. Testing & Validation:
   • Validate test equipment produced by manufacturers.
   • Perform firmware development and testing in lab environments.
   • Write test lab orders for execution by lab technicians.
5. Issue Resolution:
   • Investigate and resolve firmware issues.
   • Drive root cause analysis and resolution.
6. Quality & Cost Improvements:
   • Identify opportunities for quality and cost improvements.
7. Production Support:
   • Provide support to production as needed.
8. Vendor Management:
   • Manage vendor access to licensed developer applications and tools.

Education & Experience:

• Preferred Degrees:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 5 years of programming experience.
  • Extensive experience in firmware development with C programming.
  • Experience with Lua and UI designer applications like Storyboard is a plus.
  • Project management experience is highly desirable.

Skills & Abilities:

• Technical Proficiency:
  • Strong technical skills in firmware development and debugging.
  • Practice with test-driven firmware development is advantageous.
• Project Leadership:
  • Demonstrated abilities in leading projects.
• Communication:
  • Efficient communication skills for internal and external groups.
• Problem Solving:
  • Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Organizational Skills:
  • Strong organizational abilities.
• Self-Motivation & Teamwork:
  • Self-motivated and hands-on approach.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment.