Firmware Test Engineer I

Why Badger Meter?

Badger Meter is a leading global water technology company, with a mission to preserve and protect the world's most precious resource. For more than 100 years, cities and businesses have utilized our innovative and trusted solutions to enhance operational efficiency and conserve water while making it more affordable, clean and resilient. Just like every drop counts, at Badger Meter every employee counts because our contributions have a lasting impact on the world!

What You Will Contribute:

INNOVATE WITH NO BOUNDARIES

Imagine being part of a dynamic team that shares a common commitment to making a significant difference in the world. A team where your skills, expertise, and creativity are not only valued, but actively encouraged and celebrated. Badger Meter's ideal sweet spot size provides a close-knit team while still having the resources to grow and make a significant difference in the world.

Are you looking for a blended role of firmware and software? Badger Meter is looking for a Firmware Test Engineer I in our Global Headquarters in Milwaukee, WI to work on our innovative products in the smart water technology space.

The Firmware Test Engineer I performs maintenance on existing firmware products under direct supervision. Assists in coding, testing, and debugging new firmware or making enhancements to existing firmware/software for internal and external customers. Writes programs according to engineering specifications to test firmware product features quickly and effectively. Makes suggestions for problem solutions or enhancements to the code. May assist in the development of user manuals. Works with technical staff to learn and understand problems with the firmware products.

Badger Meter's Firmware Test Engineer I role offers an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional to gain hands-on experience in the water industryCollaborating with multi-discipline teams to implement products, customer troubleshooting, and creating test plans.

Job Duties:

• Support the full application lifecycle from design to successful operation in production.
• Project Analysis and Definition.
• Project Design.
• Project Firmware Test Plan Support.
• Product Implementation and Testing.
• Detect and report program bugs
• Fully Document Firmware Code based on High Level/ Low-Level Requirements.
• Supporting incoming priorities of multiple teams that require integration testing
• Collaborate with other Engineers, Managers, QA, and Operations to ensure that the firmware solutions meet our reliability and performance goals.
• Product Installation and Release.
• Provides status and updates, for the designated portion of the project, to the supervisor or project manager.
• Stays current with advancements in firmware development technology.
• Investigate customer RMI issues as needed.
• Designing the technical approach to the implementation step for all projects using generally accepted engineering tools and procedures.
• Performing software/firmware design, coding, and testing that is needed to complete the assignment.
• Developing and maintaining self-improvement programs and automated scripts to optimize testing and developmental efforts
• Performing other functions as directed by the Firmware project Engineer, or Engineering Manager.
• Investigate customer issues for firmware performance to identify product solutions.
• Travel to customer sites for product beta testing and investigation of customer issues as needed.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
• No prior experience required

Qualifications:

• Python and C, programming experience.
• Maintaining and upgrading existing software testing applications written in Python.
• Familiar with MS Visual Studio, software development concepts, and tools.
• Experience with communication protocols preferred
• Solid foundation with engineering fundamentals
• Familiarity in testing tools such as Oscilloscope, Power Analyzer, etc.
• Ability to manage automated testing and support new test procedures
• Ability to apply engineering fundamentals to test scenarios
• Ability to apply engineering fundamentals to troubleshooting
• Ability to analyze tolerances on a design

Competencies:

• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.
• Communication: Convey information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listen actively to others.
• Initiating Action: Take prompt action to accomplish work goals; take action to achieve results beyond what is required; be proactive.
• Work Standards: Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment.

What Sets Us Apart:

Meaningful Impact: This role allows you to work on cutting-edge technologies that contributes to the development of sustainable smart water solutions. Which positively impacts the Earth's most precious resource, water.

Your Ideas Matter: Here at Badger Meter, your knowledge and experience can make a significant impact in a global company.

Career Growth: Our Engineers are encouraged to keep up to date with our industry's trends. This continuous learning aspect fosters professional development.

Work-Life Balance: We prioritize the personal and professional well-being of our Engineers with multiple programs, including our flexible core hours program.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: In Badger Meter you are encouraged to collaborate with a diverse group of talented individuals.

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Competitive Total Rewards at Badger Meter:

• Competitive Pay
• Annual Bonus
• Eligible for Annual Pay Increases
• Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
• 15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
• Two Ways to Save for Retirement: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute to the plan, up to 7% of your eligible compensation. In addition to the match, the company will also contribute 5% of your eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account on an annual basis. Additional access to a certified financial planner to help ensure your money is working for you, at no cost!
• Employer Paid benefits including: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more
• Educational Assistance - Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250
• Voluntary benefits including: Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights regarding equal opportunity in employment by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster and the "EEO is the Law" poster supplement at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm