Firmware Test Engineer III - Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.

We are looking for a talented and passionate Firmware Quality Assurance Engineer to be part of an exciting team.

You will have an enormous opportunity to make a large impact on the design, architecture, and implementation of cutting edge scientific products used for scientific discovery. We provide innovative products that expand the research and diagnostic capabilities of our customers by delivering simple, affordable solutions. You will collaborate with software developers, systems engineers, software quality assurance engineers, product managers, technical program managers, and firmware engineering teams. You will create extendable design and easy to maintain solutions with the long term vision in mind. This role is combination of software and system test engineer.

How You’ll Make An Impact: 

• Translating high level product requirements to firmware requirements and specifications. 
• Performing systems testing against firmware requirements and specifications. 
• Working with firmware engineers in defining firmware requirements and test cases. 
• Working with firmware, software and systems engineers and creating requirements for systems testing and manufacturing test software. 
• Write test cases and test embedded firmware and manufacturing test software. 
• Investigate, prototype and deliver new and innovative system solutions. 
• Participate in design reviews, API testing, and documentation. 
• Work with new technologies that are vital to product development. 
• Deliver investigation plans and reports, design specs. 
• Successfully collaborate with both software and hardware product teams.

What You Bring: 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering or related field. 
• Work Experience: 3-5+ years of experience as an robotics, control system engineer, Firmware QA Engineer or Systems Engineer (embedded systems). 
• Experience in one or more of these areas: sensors data collection and analysis, design of motion control or PID control. 
• Converting high level marketing or system requirements into firmware/software requirements and creating test cases for these requirements. 
• Perform test and generate test reports against firmware requirements. 
• Create design and requirements for instrument and instrument sub systems manufacturing test Software. 
• Design, create requirements and tests for instrument calibration and instruments sub systems and calibration. 
• System level integration experience. 
• Experience with MATLAB and programming languages (e.g. python). 
• Experience in writing unit and system level test requirements and test cases. 
• Experience with Jira or other project management and bug tracking software.

Total Rewards Package: At Bio-Rad, we’re empowered by our purpose and recognize that our employees are as well. That’s why we offer a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Program that provides value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Bio-Rad's robust offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees and their families through the various stages of an employee’s work and life cycle.

Benefits: We’re proud to offer a variety of options, including competitive medical plans for you and your family, free HSA funds, a new fertility offering with stipend, group life and disability,  paid parental leave, 401k plus profit sharing, an employee stock purchase program, a new upgraded and streamlined mental health platform, extensive learning and development opportunities, education benefits, student debt relief program, pet insurance, wellness challenges and support, paid time off, Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s), and more! 

Compensation: The estimated base salary range for this position is $102,200 to $140,500 at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors. This position is eligible for a variable annual bonus, which is dependent upon achievement of your individual objectives and Company performance.

Who We Are: For 70 years, Bio-Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Recently voted a Best Place to Work, Bio-Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see.  

EEO Statement: Bio-Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with physical or mental disabilities, and people of all race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin and citizenship status are encouraged to apply.

Agency Non-Solicitation: Bio-Rad does not accept agency resumes, unless the agency has been authorized by a Bio-Rad Recruiting Representative. Please do not submit resumes unless authorized to do so. Bio-Rad will not pay for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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