The Firmware Engineer will develop new embedded application by designing, developing, testing, and releasing the firmware solutions. The candidate must be able to work across multiple stages of R&D projects and manage multiple competing priorities at the same time.
Roles And Responsibilities
- Embedded Software design for the company's suite of process instruments
- Analyze requirements and provide creative software solutions and designs to meet these requirements
- Design and develop application on Linux and/or RTOS platforms
- Design and develop drivers for Linux and/or RTOS platforms
- Participate in software and hardware design reviews
- Generate design documentation and test plans
- Provide legacy product software support and software updates as necessary
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives as required.
Preferred Skills
- Expert knowledge of C/C++ and Object-oriented programming
- Strong knowledge of Linux and experience in Linux Application development
- Proficient in develping firmware on bare metal systems as well as with real-time operating systems from Free RTOS to Linux (using Yocto build system).
- Capable of provisioning an RTOS from scratch
- Familiarity with TCP/IP communications and basic network systems
- Familiarity with high-level communication protocols such as MODBUS, HART. CANOpen a plus.
- Experience with low-level communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, CAN, UART
- Familiarity and experience with hardware device drivers such as A/Ds, D/As and other IC peripherals are desirable.
- ARM micro controller experience, especially ST Microelectronics
- Experience with debugging/diagnostic techniques and tools
- Must have a working knowledge of electronics and work closely with the hardware engineers from concept to HW/SW
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Electronics / Computer Engineering or in a similar technical discipline
Experience
- 8 to 10 years of embedded software development (Linux and RTOS)
AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.
AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.
