Firmware Engineer

Thank you for your interest in becoming part of the team at Legrand!

DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Architect, design, develop, and debug firmware/software in an embedded environment.
• Perform thorough reviews of requirements, design, and code artifacts.
• Follow established software development processes and procedures, flow down as appropriate to design and/or development team.
• Collaborate effectively with external groups and engineers from a variety of disciplines and businesses.
• Actively engage with and support test, quality assurance, and manufacturing engineers.
• Learn, implement, and train others in new networking protocols and security requirements.
• Maintain and improve the development infrastructure.

• Promote environment of original thinking and creativity; Engage team to meet challenges with resourcefulness; Work with team to reinforce culture of continuous improvement and learning, support development of innovative approaches and ideas.
• Promote engineering and development knowledge to make decisions; Exhibit sound and accurate judgment; Support and explain reasoning for decisions; Include appropriate stakeholders in decision-making process; Make timely decisions.

• Active technical support to internal and external customers, lab enhancements, support business development activities as needed.
• Ensures close communication with design, test, and manufacturing engineering during all phases of product design.
• Provides regular updates to product/project management on initiatives re products, quality etc.
• Ensures high quality service is delivered on time and within budget.
• Understand workplace hazards and take steps to proactively prevent and report hazards or injuries in the workplace. Cooperate in safety programs, initiatives, and investigations.

• Demonstrate our core values of Customer, People, Integrity, Teamwork, Continuous Learning & Improvement, and Empowerment & Accountability

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Proficient in programming and debugging skills, webpage development, microcontroller and microprocessor development environments, flash memory architectures, compilers and JTAG debuggers. Advanced level of proficiency in electrical schematics review, electrical testing and troubleshooting.

• Strong knowledge of core languages and technologies relevant to the position’s specific area of focus
• High degree of professionalism and ability to work effectively with limited direction.
• Ability to lead efforts on a broader team, providing guidance and mentorship to less experienced developers on the team, breakdown work requirements and plan for parallel development efforts.
• Ability to function in a deadline driven environment.
• Ability to balance multiple responsibilities, meeting concurrent commitments to various stakeholders.
• Development and implementation experience with
• network security protocols preferred (e.g. SSH, SSL/TLS).
• communication systems (e.g. RS485, I2C, SPI, USB, UART).
• GIT version tracking and source code control
• C/C++/C#/Embedded C, Python scripting
• Webpage interface hosting on an embedded device
• Software test methodologies and strategies

Minimum Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or other related field; or combination of relevant education and experience.
• 2+ years’ experience in embedded software design and development, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Python development experience
• Understanding of AC circuitry
• Soldering and hardware skills

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required (for the majority of the working day) to sit and make coordinated movements of the fingers for data entry on a keyboard.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds, as needed
• General office environment
• Long-distance or air travel as needed – not to exceed 10% travel

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Legrand is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. You will be considered for this position based upon your experience and education, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry; marital, disabled or veteran status. We are committed to creating and maintaining a workforce environment that is free from any form of discrimination or harassment.

If you'd like to work in a fun, creative, business-casual environment that offers a comprehensive benefit package, we encourage you to apply!

Legrand is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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