Electronics & Firmware Engineer

Snap-on; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 112,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan with matching employer

Paid vacation

Job summary

Snap-on is seeking an Electronics and Firmware Engineer to design hardware and firmware for torque, gyro, strain gage and other measurement applications at our Carol Stream, IL site. You will convert analog/digital values into algorithms for torque, rotation, position, and orientation in hand and power tools.

This on-site role requires expertise in Windows and embedded systems, calibration, testing, documentation, and collaboration with suppliers and manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years related experience or Master’s degree and 3 years related experience in computer science, mathematics, or engineering. EE degree is preferred.
• Proficiency in C-language within IAR toolchains for ARM Cortex-M and MSP430.
• Knowledge of Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi, 802.15.4 and other wireless tech, messaging protocols, and wired interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C).
• Familiar with lab equipment including oscilloscopes, logic probes and debug probes; ability to write procedures, routine reports and correspondence.
• Strong communication and leadership skills; ability to work with customers, associates and various organizational levels.
• Ability to solve practical problems and lead improvements; multitask in fast-paced manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop software and firmware for new products, product enhancements, and sustaining current products.
• Develop electronics designs and PCBAs for products with microcontrollers using UART, SPI, and I2C; PCB development using Altium.
• Develop software and firmware systems, including mathematical analysis and algorithms.
• Prepare documentation for release to manufacturing and for internal product design records.
• Test and validate work product to assure product performance and quality.
• Collaborate with electronics suppliers to transition to production and resolve issues.
• Work with manufacturing, QA, and repair groups to resolve problems.
• Develop understanding of the company’s products and their applications.
• Collaborate with other engineers across multiple sites.
• Other related projects and/or tasks as required.

Skills

C-language

IAR toolchains

ARM Cortex-M

MSP430

UART/SPI/I2C

Bluetooth/Wi‑Fi

Documentation

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Altium

Oscilloscopes

Debug probes

Job description

The Electronics and Firmware Engineer will design and develop hardware and firmware/software programs (Windows and embedded systems) for torque, gyro, strain gage, and other measurement applications. This person will utilize advanced math processes to convert analog and digital values into algorithms that calculate torque value, rotation, position and orientation of hand tools and power tools along with other physical attributes. Systems level responsibility for electronics and product software/firmware design (including writing code, calibration methods, specification writing, code testing, and tool/system testing). Support current product line as needed.

This is an on-site position at Sturtevant Richmont, a division of Snap-on Incorporated, located in Carol Stream, IL. Sponsorship and relocation are not available for this position.

Salary range: $112,000 to $132,000 depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop software and firmware for new products, product enhancements, and sustaining current products.
• Develop electronics designs and PCBAs for products with microcontrollers and other ICs using a variety of protocols including UART, SPI, and I2C. PCB development using Altium.
• Develop software and firmware systems, including mathematical analysis and algorithms, for use in developing new products and product sustainment.
• Prepare thorough and accurate documentation for release to manufacturing and for internal product design records. Maintain an engineering record to document work activity in support of company’s product development and IP goals
• Test and validate work product to assure product performance and quality
• Work closely with electronics suppliers to ensure proper transition to production and resolve issues as necessary
• Work with manufacturing, QA, and repair groups to resolve problems.
• Develop an understanding of the company’s products and their applications
• Collaborate with other engineers across multiple sites
• Other related projects and/or tasks as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and 5 years related experience or Master’s degree and 3 years related experience in computer science, mathematics, or engineering. EE degree is preferred.
• Effectively use the C-language within IAR toolchains for ARM Cortex-M and MSP430.
• Detailed knowledge of Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 802.15.4 d other wireless technology, messaging protocols, and wired interfaces including UART, SPI, and I2C.
• Familiar with lab equipment including oscilloscopes, logic probes and debug probes. Ability to write procedures, routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to write procedures, routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with customers, associates and various organizational levels. Strong motivational skills.
• Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists, and recommend and implement resolution. Develop standards as needed, manage processes, analyzing information, and problem solving and decision making.
• Able to speak effectively with customers, associates, and various organizational levels.
• Strong leadership skills and able to act independently.
• Multitask, prioritize and adjust in a fast paced multi-disciplinary work environment and make timely decisions in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrate organizational and team building skills and able to lead improvements.
• Highly motivated, high energy with the ability to work independently and with the team
• Very strong organizational skills

Snap-on offers medical, dental, life insurance, disability insurance, paid vacation, a 401(k) Plan with matching employer contributions and more!

Snap-on is an Equal Opportunity Employer, minority/female/disabled/veteran.