Firmware Engineer

Job description

**Job Description:**

At ITW Welding, we’re shaping the future of digitally controlled welding equipment, processes, and systems by making software development a core strength of our business.

We’re looking for an experienced Firmware Engineer who’s passionate about creating technology that makes a real difference for customers worldwide.

You won't just write code, you'll help redefine how industries weld, build and create.

If you're excited to apply your skills to technology that powers the world's makers, builders, and innovators, we'd love to have you on our team.

In this role, you’ll be a key contributor to the design and development of next-generation products, helping to deliver more innovative, reliable, and customer-focused solutions.

You’ll collaborate closely with engineering teams, marketing, and product management to bring ideas to life that enhance customer satisfaction and set new standards in welding technology.

**Please note, this is an** **ONSITE** **role, either in Milwaukee WI or Appleton WI.

Additionally, we are unable to sponsor candidates at this time.**

**What You'll Do:**

+ Drive the full lifecycle development of cutting-edge embedded software for new product initiatives, from concept to launch
+ Collaborate with power electronics, welding, and mechanical engineering teams to design creative firmware solutions that enhance product performance, reliability, and usability
+ Contribute your technical expertise in a high-performing, collaborative team environment where shared success is paramount
+ Work in an environment that encourages innovation, problem-solving, and continuous improvement

**What We're Looking For:**

+ Strong background in embedded software development, with a proven track record of delivering results
+ A collaborative mindset and excellent communication skills to work effectively across teams and disciplines
+ Passion for creating high-quality, customer-driven products
+ Motivation to grow, take ownership, and make a visible impact

**Essential Functions of the Role:**

+ Primary responsibilities include the design, development, testing, troubleshooting, and documentation of embedded software for various hardware platforms to support new product development initiatives and existing products
+ Develop efficient, reliable, and maintainable real-time C/C++ firmware to control hardware, implement complex algorithms, and handle critical real-time operations.

This work is crucial for integrating sophisticated embedded controls to achieve world-class arc welding performance and characteristics
+ Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams (including power electronics and welding), project managers, and product managers to specify, design, develop, and support new product initiatives
+ Champion emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in embedded systems development to continuously modernize our software development process
+ Identify areas for process improvement, propose innovative solutions, and contribute to the enhancement of software development methodologies and practices within the team
+ Prioritize tasks, manage timelines, and effectively communicate progress and challenges to meet project deadlines and deliverables

**Minimum Qualifications:**

+ A bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, computer science, software engineering, or electrical engineering with a minimum of 2+ years of industry experience
+ Experience designing, developing, testing, and debugging embedded software in alignment with the essential job functions above
+ Strong knowledge and experience in embedded systems development, including:
+ Object-oriented design in C/C++ code bases
+ Embedded memory management considerations
+ Interfacing with embedded microcontroller peripherals (including communications)
+ Real-time task management, including interrupt service routines
+ Knowledge of software development methodologies and best practices, including version control, code reviews, and testing frameworks.
+ Proficiency in using debugging tools, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other hardware/software debugging techniques to identify and resolve issues in embedded systems
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot complex issues and propose effective solutions in a time-sensitive environment
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey technical concepts and collaborate with team members, stakeholders, and customers

**Ideal Qualifications:**

+ Deep experience with various embedded control algorithms (e.g., PID control loops, motor control, digital filters, state machines, etc.
+ Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS)
+ Solid understanding of electronic circuits, schematics, and board-level design
+ Familiarity with modern CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps).
+ Familiarity with Agile or Scrum software development process in a team environment

_ITW is an equal opportunity employer.

We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential._

_As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship._

_All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws._

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