Firmware Manager

Emerson; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible time off

Job summary

Emerson seeks a Firmware Manager to lead firmware architecture supporting communication modules, energy solutions, and industrial tech worldwide. You provide technical leadership and program direction across new product development and lifecycle support, driving innovation, quality and business outcomes.

You will guide architecture, implement testing plans, ensure regulatory compliance and collaborate with partners to advance product development and address quality concerns.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, IT or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in a technical leadership role in firmware or embedded systems.
• Strong embedded firmware design and ARM-based platform knowledge.
• Experience with integration testing and validation practices.
• Familiarity with TCP/IP, UDP, Ethernet or fieldbus tech.
• Experience with Agile and collaborative development environments.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to manufacturing sites or customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead firmware development projects using structured PM practices and continuous improvement.
• Define technical direction, architecture design, reviews, and qualification planning.
• Develop specs for new products ensuring quality and reliability.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with design and certification teams.
• Collaborate with partners to support product development and innovation.
• Provide leadership updates on progress, risks and opportunities.
• Coach and develop team members aligned with goals.
• Resolve product quality concerns with customers and internal teams.
• Drive process improvements for efficiency and outcomes.
• Contribute as SME by applying advanced concepts to solve challenges.

Skills

Firmware leadership

Embedded systems

C/C++

Agile development

Networking protocols

System integration testing

Team management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering/CS/IT

Tools

Git

I2C

UART

SPI

CAN

Ethernet

Job description

Job Summary

As the Firmware Manager, you will lead the development of firmware architecture that powers communication modules, energy solutions, and industrial technologies supporting customers worldwide. You provide both technical leadership and program direction across new product development and lifecycle support, helping drive innovation, quality and business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of firmware development projects using structured project management practices, continuous improvement and collaborative delivery approaches.
• Define and guide technical direction, including architecture design, design reviews, qualification planning, and platform development.
• Develop assembly and test specifications for new products, materials, and processes while ensuring alignment with quality and reliability standards.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and industry standards by partnering with design and certification teams.
• Identify and collaborate with technology and supply partners to support product development and innovation.
• Provide regular updates and insights to leadership on project progress, risks and opportunities.
• Support and develop team members through feedback, coaching and resource planning aligned with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to investigate and resolve product quality concerns.
• Drive process improvements to enhance project execution, efficiency and outcomes.
• Contribute as a subject matter expert by researching, evaluating and applying advanced concepts, technologies and methods to address complex challenges and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, IT or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience in a technical leadership role within firmware or embedded systems development.
• Strong knowledge of embedded firmware design, microcontrollers or digital signal controllers (e.g., ARM‑based platforms).
• Experience with system integration testing and validation practices.
• Familiarity with networking and industrial communication protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, Ethernet or fieldbus technologies.
• Experience working in collaborative development environments using iterative or Agile approaches.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to manufacturing sites or customer locations as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in embedded systems architecture and firmware design.
• Experience leading global, cross‑functional technical teams.
• Knowledge of program or project management practices.
• Proficiency in C and C++ for embedded systems development.
• Experience with communication interfaces such as I2C, UART, SPI, USB or CAN.
• Exposure to real‑time operating systems or state machine‑based architectures.Familiarity with industrial IoT, cybersecurity principles or secure firmware design.
• Understanding of power electronics or firmware integration in power systems.
• Experience with version control tools such as Git.
• Awareness of web‑based technologies used in embedded or industrial environments.
• Interest or exposure to emerging technologies such as AI.

Benefits

Emerson offers competitive benefits plans, various medical insurance options, an Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition programs, flexible time off plans, paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave, and other employee wellbeing initiatives.