Firmware Engineer

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

XP Power is seeking an efficient firmware engineer to join the team. You will contribute to firmware development across prototyping, feature development, unit testing, issue investigations, and documentation for critical power conversion products.

You will collaborate with the Engineering Services team in a collaborative environment that values excellence, with opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies and meet regulatory requirements for high-quality designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of related work experience.
• Proficient in C for embedded development; C++ is a plus.
• Knowledge of MCU families and DSPs; kernels, schedulers, drivers.
• Familiar with I2C, SPI, RS-485, Ethernet; able to read schematics/datasheets.
• Experience with software development life cycle (Waterfall, Agile, or Scrum).
• Experience with version control (Git and SVN).
• Knowledge of Python; MISRA familiarity is a plus.
• Disciplined, detail-oriented; strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on firmware architecture and testing strategy.
• Support modification and verification of existing code; perform integration and unit tests.
• Communicate design constraints and trade-offs clearly to team and management.
• Perform system integration and validation testing for interoperability.
• Participate in all project lifecycle phases—from design to release.
• Support legacy products for troubleshooting and upgrades.
• Translate customer requirements into effective solutions within constraints.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Embedded C

C++

MCU drivers

I2C/SPI

RS-485

Ethernet

Oscilloscopes

Schematic reading

Unit testing

MISRA

Git

SVN

Python

Disciplined coding

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/CE/EE or related

Tools

Git

SVN

Job description

Company Description

XP Power is a global leader in providing essential power solutions to the Industrial Technology, Healthcare and Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment sectors. We design and manufacture power controllers, the essential hardware component in every piece of electrical equipment that converts power from the electricity grid into the right form for equipment to function. Listed as a FTSE 250 company on the London Stock Exchange we are a fast-growing business, serving our global blue-chip customer base from 29 locations across Europe, North America, and Asia. We are extremely proud and committed to our culture that values Customer Focus, Flexibility, Knowledge, Speed, and Integrity. Joining our team means you'll work in a high performing global organisation where employees collaborate, and strive to make XP Power the first-choice power solutions provider delivering the ultimate experience for our customers and our people.

Job Description

We are looking for an efficient, flexible, meticulous and self-motivated firmware engineer. As a member of the firmware team, you will be involved in all areas of firmware development including prototyping of new concepts, development of features, unit testing, issue investigations, code maintenance, peer code review, and documentation. You will be responsible for managing the design integration and launch of critical XP Power power conversion products. We strive to make the most of every regulatory requirement to achieve a superior quality design.

The Engineering Services team features a collaborative environment with creative, smart people and cutting-edge technologies. Engineering excellence is expected and encouraged. Come join us in crafting solutions the world doesn't know of yet!

• Collaboration on firmware architecture,development strategy with particular focus on testing strategies
• Support modification and verification of existing code, perform integration, and unittest
• Clearly communicate design constraints and trade-offs to other team members and management
• Perform system integration and validation testing activities, including verification of interoperability within overall solution
• Participating in all project lifecycle phases – from design and code development through unit testing, documentation, and release.
• Support legacy products for troubleshooting and upgrade
• Working with a broad team to translate customer requirements into the best possible solution within resource, time, and technical constraints.
• Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Minimum of 2years of related work experience
• Proficient in C for embedded development. C++ is a plus.
• Must have knowledge on in code frameworks (kernels, schedulers), drivers and legacy codes for 8bit, 16bit, 32bit micro-controllers and DSPs (Microchip, TI, ST, Freescale, etc)
• Knowledge on somecommunication protocols such as I2C, SPI, RS-485, Ethernet, etc.
• Familiar on usingequipment such as oscilloscopes, multi-meters, power supplies for debugging.
• Familiar reading hardware schematics and data sheets.
• Must have experience working under a software development life cycle process such as Waterfall, Agile, or Scrum.
• Must have experience working under version control systems such as Git and SVN.
• Knowledge on Python
• Familiarity with MISRA or other coding standards is a plus.
• Disciplined and detail-oriented; experience delivering robust, readable code.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Adaptable in working in a fast paced, growing organization with the ability to balance multiple priorities and objectives simultaneously.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.