FIRMWARE ENGINEER

TN Spain; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 40.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Join an innovative company as a Firmware Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in designing and implementing cutting-edge firmware for advanced servo drives. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on new features and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware and software engineers. You will contribute to the development of state-of-the-art motion control technology and ensure the quality of products through rigorous testing and documentation. If you are passionate about embedded systems and eager to make an impact in a leading technology firm, this role is perfect for you.

Formación

• Minimum 1 year experience as a Firmware Engineer with proficiency in C.
• Strong understanding of embedded systems and real-time constraints.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and maintain firmware for servo drives and implement new features.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams for product development.

Conocimientos

C Programming

Firmware Development

Embedded Systems

Software Design

Debugging

Software Testing

Real-time Systems

Communication Protocols

Microcontroller Peripherals

Documentation Skills

Educación

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Bachelor's in Telecommunications

Herramientas

Version Control Software

Laboratory Instruments

Descripción del empleo

As a Firmware Engineer, you will collaborate in the design, implementation, and verification of new drives for the range, as well as the implementation of new features and maintenance of the entire range. This position requires strong firmware skills and a deep understanding of the physics underlying motion control technology.

Tasks

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain firmware for Novanta servo drives.
• Implement new features for existing products, including additional feedback interfaces, communication protocols, and state-of-the-art motion control algorithms.
• Participate in the design and development of new products for the standard range.
• Implement proofs of concept for novel products or features.
• Develop and maintain continuous integration/development libraries.
• Collaborate closely with the hardware team to assist with component selection and review hardware schematics.
• Work closely with the software team to create engaging libraries and applications for our customers.
• Collaborate closely with the testing team to define test plans for Novanta products.
• Review and improve external documentation (product manuals, datasheets, etc.).
• Improve internal documentation (covering architecture, continuous integration/development, detailed design, etc.).

Requirements

Required Experience, Education and Skills

• Proficiency in C, including C in resource-constrained embedded environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or another related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 1 year working as a Firmware engineer.
• Fluency in software fundamentals, including software design and maintainability.
• Proficiency in microprocessor bare-metal development with real-time constraints.
• Hands-on experience in new hardware board bring-up, system debugging, and code optimization.
• Experience with MCU peripherals: I2C, SPI, CAN, UART, GPIO, etc.
• Understanding of schematics, datasheets, and application notes.
• Experience in the use of laboratory instruments.
• Experience with version control software.
• Experience in software testing procedures.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Novanta is a leading global supplier of core technology solutions that give medical and advanced industrial OEMs a competitive advantage.