Embedded Software Engineer
INFICON is a leading provider of innovative instrumentation, critical sensor technologies, and Smart Manufacturing/Industry 4.0 software solutions that enhance productivity and quality of tools, processes, and complete factories. These analysis, measurement and control products are essential for gas leak detection in air conditioning/refrigeration and automotive manufacturing. They are vital to equipment manufacturers and end-users in the complex fabrication of semiconductors and thin film coatings for optics, flat panel displays, solar cells and industrial vacuum coating applications. Other users of our vacuum-based processes include the life sciences, research, aerospace, packaging, heat treatment, laser cutting and many other industrial processes. We also leverage our expertise in vacuum technology to provide unique, toxic chemical analysis products for emergency response, security, and environmental health and safety.
Job Description
As a member of the technical staff, the Software Engineer is responsible for the firmware and software design and support of new electronic products up to and including full production. This includes specification reviews, development program timelines and reports, design reviews, documentation packages, pre-production builds and transfers to production. This position will also be responsible for technical support of mature products currently in production.
Major Responsibilities:
- Participates in the product design efforts including defining product specifications, performing detailed firmware/software designs, evaluating and selecting components, and constructing and evaluating the performance of engineering prototypes.
- Defines test procedures and performs tests of systems to insure that they meet performance goals.
- Generates documentation necessary for the design, testing, and usage of products.
- Uses computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering duties.
- Supports manufacturing with all engineering and testing related matters.
- Works effectively in Product Teams and Product Development Teams as a responsible member. Utilizes team skills and problem solving skills as appropriate.
- Supports existing products by investigating and finding solutions to problems, developing product improvements, and finding cost savings.
- Provides technical support to Sales and Marketing.
- Assists in the development, improvement, and documentation of engineering best practices.
- Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies in firmware development.
Qualifications
Recommended Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- 3-6 years work experience in firmware development for an embedded system
- Solid understanding of programming languages: C, C++
- Use of development and debugging tools in an embedded system
- Experience with common embedded communication protocols: I2C, SPI, UART, USB, Bluetooth
- Strong understanding of microcontrollers, processors, and embedded operating systems
- Understanding of electric circuit fundamentals, and able to read electronic schematic diagrams
- Should be able to use basic lab equipment to aid in test and debug of embedded system: oscilloscope, logic analyzer, multi-meter, AC/DC power sources
- Experience with GIT and BitBucket
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, proficiency in MS Office
- Python, Java programming experience preferred
- Interest or experience in developing smart phone apps preferred
- Experience working in an Agile environment preferred
Additional Information
For New York, the expected salary range for this position is between $70k and $130k per year. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law.
INFICON provides a dynamic work environment that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our employees experience ongoing green initiatives, flexible work hours, and a variety of health and wellness programs.
INFICON’s forward-thinking approach offers countless opportunities to design, support, and manufacture a diverse product portfolio that expands globally. Our Lean and Agile work environment offers competitive compensation, relocation assistance, a discretionary bonus, and generous employee benefits; major medical, dental, health, vision, 401K, vacation and sick time, tuition reimbursement, and more!
INFICON is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal opportunity to all job seekers that apply without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, age, protected veteran status, disability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. A notice describing Federal equal employment opportunity laws is available here and here to reaffirm this commitment.
INFICON, Inc. strictly complies with all aspects of the Export Administration Regulations ('EAR'), including those sections dealing with deemed exports to foreign nationals.