Electronics & Firmware Engineer — Embedded Systems Expert

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

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.