Electrical and Embedded Firmware Engineer at ZipRecruiter Danbury, CT

Downtown Boulder Partnership; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Downtown Boulder Partnership is seeking an Electrical and Embedded Firmware Engineer in Danbury, CT. The role focuses on designing microprocessor-based electromechanical products and driving them from concept to manufacturing release.

You will develop detailed design plans, coordinate schedules with internal teams and subcontractors, and ensure projects meet budget and performance specifications with robust testing and compliance processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Ten years of manufacturing product development and design experience in electronic/electro-mechanical products.
• Experience designing RS-485, Ethernet, USB, and wireless communications products.
• Experience with ARM-based microcontrollers (LPC1700 Series, STM32).
• Embedded software development using C and C++.
• Knowledge of closed-loop control systems using feedback variables (airflow, pressure, temperature).
• Troubleshooting and debugging electronic products and systems.
• Experience with ultrasonic sensors, BACnet MSTP/IP, Modbus, Ethernet, and LCD touch-screen integrations.

Responsibilities

• Design microprocessor-based electromechanical products from concept to manufacturing release.
• Develop detailed design plans and specifications based on requirements and budget.
• Create project schedules and coordinate team and subcontractor activities to stay on track and within budget.
• Use CAE/design tools to perform engineering tasks thoroughly and efficiently.
• Develop test specs and conduct design verification testing to meet performance requirements.
• Coordinate pre-compliance and agency testing (CE/UL).
• Provide technical training and support to engineering, manufacturing and sales teams.
• Perform other duties as needed by supervisor or manager.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

ARM microcontrollers

Ethernet

USB

RS-485

Wireless communications

LCD displays

Closed-loop control systems

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

LPC1700 Series MCU

STM32

Job description

Electrical and Embedded Firmware Engineer

Location: Danbury, CT.

Key Responsibilities

• Design microprocessor-based electromechanical products from initial design concept to manufacturing release.
• Develop detailed design plans and specifications based on functional requirements and budget constraints.
• Develop the project schedule and coordinate the project-related activities of team members (in-house and subcontractors) to ensure that the product development effort progresses on schedule and within budget.
• Use computer-assisted engineering & design tools to perform engineering tasks thoroughly & efficiently.
• Develop test specifications and conduct design verification testing to ensure the design meets the performance requirements imposed by the functional specification.
• Coordinate and schedule pre-compliance and agency compliance testing, including CE and UL.
• Provide technical training and support to engineering, manufacturing, and sales personnel.
• Perform any other duties or responsibilities as requested by Supervisor or Manager

Position Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver timely assignments.
• Minimum of ten years experience working in a manufacturing company in product development and design of electronic and/or electro-mechanical microprocessor-based products.
• Experience designing RS-485, Ethernet, USB, and wireless communications products.
• Experience designing products with ARM-based microcontrollers. Specific experience designing with the NXP LPC1700 Series 32‑Bit Microcontroller and STM32 is highly beneficial.
• Embedded Software Development using C and C++.
• Working knowledge of closed-loop control systems using feedback process variables such as airflow, pressure, and temperature.
• Experience troubleshooting and debugging electronic-based products and systems.
• Experience designing products with ultrasonic sensors.
• Experience with BACnet MSTP, BACnet IP, Modbus, Ethernet
• Experience with the integration of LCD touch-screen displays into product design.

Qualifications

• Excellent listening, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to exhibit poise, composure & confidence when confronting stressful or high-pressure situations
• Personally exhibit a strong commitment to dependability and reliability with the ability to gain the confidence and respect of the customer base
• Hands‑on, self‑starting, disciplined, and detail-oriented individual with ability to work independently in a high-volume environment that requires a work product that is highly accurate and timely

Computer Skills

• Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, Outlook

Working Conditions

• Physical Demand(s): Can lift at least 25lbs, sitting and/or stand for reasonable periods of time
• Visual Demand(s): Ability to look at a computer monitor
• Hazard(s): Manufacturing environment.