Firmware Engineer

James Heal/PPT UK Ltd; Halifax; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Firmware Engineer to develop cutting-edge products that meet market demands. This role involves creating reliable firmware designs, testing and debugging to ensure functionality, and contributing to the development of market-leading products. The successful candidate will work in a dynamic environment that values creativity and technical expertise, offering a competitive salary, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional growth. If you have a passion for technology and a drive to innovate, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Contributory Pension

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in firmware development with a manufacturing background.
• Deep understanding of PID motor control with demonstrable examples.

Responsibilities

• Produce reliable firmware designs for data acquisition and control.
• Test and debug firmware to ensure functionality and compliance.

Skills

C

C++

Firmware Development

Data Acquisition

Testing and Debugging

Education

Degree in Electronics

HND in Science or Maths

Tools

PCB Design Software

Job description

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Karen Baldwin Chartered MCIPD, MBA, MA HRM

Group Head of HR @ Physical Properties Testers Group | Chartered MCIPD

James Heal and Mecmesin brands are part of The PPT Group and are renowned globally for the consistent high quality of their material testing instruments. The brands expertise spans multiple sectors from traditional textiles to the medical and food industries with a portfolio of globally respected brands, retailers, manufacturers and testing houses across 70 countries; we continually invest in research and development so each client can achieve consistent and accurate results every time. The company is on track to achieve ambitious growth plans through innovative products and working with customers to find solutions to enable them to grow too.

We are now delighted to welcome applications for the role of Firmware Engineer, who will be excited by the challenge of developing both existing and new products.

The successful applicant will ensure that products are designed such that our products are market leading and meet the demands and expectations of PPT customers, the Brands and its values. The products should follow the Design Language Guidelines and must conform to the relevant EU Directives.

Responsibilities include :

• Produce reliable and effective firmware designs that integrate with existing and future company designs and systems for the purpose of data acquisition, data analysis, data transmission, motion control and user interfacing.
• Be proficient in C and C++
• Plan the development of firmware, being aware of others’ dependencies.
• Convert the design into executable code by a micro controller.
• Prove, by testing and debugging, that the firmware works as designed and is fit for purpose.
• Be aware of, and be able to recommend, best practice in terms of development, testing and debugging tools.
• Be aware of developments in microcontroller technology that could be used in products.
• Document the developed firmware by means of comments in code and graphical illustrations to show program and data flow.
• Conform to company version control and release practices and procedures.
• Suggest new and novel methods of firmware functions that could provide products with a commercial advantage.
• Be aware of existing legacy products for the purposes of understanding their operation and incorporating features and functions (where appropriate) into new products.
• Responsible for the development of efficient hardware solutions, from the initial concept, circuit design right through to test and production of new designs.
• Produce PCB designs, using the software, for new designs and design changes.

Employment & Educational Background

• The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in a Firmware discipline, and will ideally have a manufacturing background
• A deep understanding of PID motor control with demonstratable examples of prior experience.
• Experience with firmware for gauges would be beneficial.
• Degree qualified or HND level of education in an electronic, science or math’s subject is required.

The role offers a highly competitive salary that will depend on experience and achievements plus flexible working hours and a contributory pension.

Note: No agencies please. Applications only from UK residents only at this time.

Please send applications for this role to Karen Baldwin, Group Head of HR & HSE [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing and Machinery Manufacturing

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