Firmware Engineer - Emerson

If you are an engineering professional looking for a chance to grow, Emerson has an opening for you! Based in our Boulder, Colorado location, you will participate in and support the development of proven technologies, products, and/or processes to meet company objectives for the advancement of ultrasonic flow measurement devices. If you are looking to join an industry leader, we would love to hear from you!

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Design, develop, and implement embedded firmware for Ultrasonic flow measurement devices, ensuring high performance and reliability.
• Ensure that appropriate background information such as past designs, and governing code requirements has been researched and incorporated into the design effort.
• Identify, diagnose, and resolve firmware-related issues and bugs in existing products, working closely with the hardware, software & testing teams to troubleshoot and resolve complex problems.
• Optimize firmware code for performance, memory usage, and power consumption to meet product specifications and enhance overall efficiency
• Develop and complete unit tests, integration tests, and system tests to validate firmware functionality and performance. Document test results and perform root cause analysis for any issues.
• Work closely with multi-functional teams, including hardware engineers, software developers, test engineers, and product managers, to ensure seamless integration of firmware with hardware components and overall system design.
• Ensure that effective coordination with other subject areas involved in the project takes place.
• Interview applicants for employment when called upon.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of firmware design, development processes, and changes.
• Ensure all firmware is documented and version-controlled according to company standards.
• Prepare studies and reports when appropriate.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, new technologies, and standard methodologies in firmware development. Apply this knowledge to improve existing firmware and contribute to the development of new features.
• Determine the nature and scope of assigned projects, as well as budget and schedule parameters, and delegate assignments appropriately.
• Determine the technical design criteria for the project.
• Schedule and attend progress briefings and coordination checks to discuss the engineering effort and project status.

Who You Are:

You are an accomplished engineering professional who thrives in collaborative environments and communicates effectively across teams and stakeholders. Your ability to get results is evident in your proactive approach to solving complex problems and delivering on key objectives. You are tech-savvy, staying ahead of industry trends and using the latest tools and technologies to optimize workflows and improve outcomes. With a strong focus on managing complexity, you excel in streamlining processes, balancing competing priorities, and delivering high-quality work efficiently. Your expertise in technical matters, ability to think critically, and focus on achieving results make you a valuable addition to any team.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• BS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in firmware development for embedded systems OR 3 years relevant engineering experience with a pertinent master’s degree.
• Familiarity with embedded debugging tools and techniques (e.g., JTAG, Bugzilla, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and emulators).
• Able to work well in a collaborative team environment and partner with global colleagues
• Ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical team members. Able to communicate using the appropriate level of detail for various audiences
• Available for domestic/international travel as required
• Legal authorization to work in the United States – Sponsorship will not be provided for this position.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Experience with electro-mechanical devices and flow measurement technologies is highly desirable
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to flow measurement (e.g. ISO 13849, IEC 61508) is a plus.
• Knowledge of additional programming languages or software tools relevant to embedded systems development.
• Understanding of microcontrollers, digital signal processors (DSPs), and FPGAs is a plus.
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming languages
• Familiarity with agile development processes.
• Familiarity with communication protocols such as Modbus, CAN, Ethernet/IP, or Profibus
• Experience with version control systems like Git.
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and low-level hardware programming.

Our Offer To You:

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide, a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, Profit Sharing, tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.

This philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our Culture & Values and about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emerson.

Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training

Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during the annual merit review process. In accordance with Colorado EPEWA, the salary range for this role is $100,080-116,760 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.

This position will be open for a minimum of 7 days from the day of posting. Applicants are encouraged to apply early to receive optimal consideration.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

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