Engineer Firmware 2

Daikin Comfort; Waller (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Daikin Comfort in Greater Houston, TX is seeking an embedded firmware engineer to design and implement software for HVAC equipment such as air handlers, furnaces, thermostats and smart sensors. You will work with advanced thermal and mechanical engineers to translate system requirements into reliable firmware.

Responsibilities include writing embedded C/C++ code, developing firmware stacks, performing bench and lab testing, debugging with oscilloscopes and logic analyzers, and ensuring robust

Qualifications

• Embedded C/C++ programming for embedded systems.
• Experience with microcontrollers (Microchip, Atmel, ST, Renesas or equivalent).
• Serial communication interfaces (RS-232, I2C, CAN, Modbus).
• Familiarity with software testing and verification techniques.
• Experience with code reviews and QA processes.
• Knowledge of software design patterns and best practices.
• Ability to explain complex technical content and work in cross-functional teams.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s in Engineering (Computer Engineering focus) required.

Responsibilities

• Develop firmware for consumer HVAC appliances and smart devices.
• Write embedded C code based on state diagrams and flow charts.
• Develop firmware stacks for RS-485 communication.
• Design software architecture and reusable components.
• Conduct bench and lab testing of firmware.
• Translate system requirements into firmware specs.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers for firmware-hardware integration.
• Debug firmware using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and debuggers.
• Interface with other teams for root-cause analysis and production support.
• Lead equipment repairs and projects with production engineering.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Microcontroller programming

Serial communication

Modbus/RS232/I2C/CAN

Education

Bachelors in Engineering (Computer Engineering focus)

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

PowerPoint

VBA

Job description

Develops embedded firmware for HVAC equipment for world's largest HVAC company based in Greate Houston, TX. This role will interact with advanced thermal and mechanical engineers, will understand key operating principles of of electro-mechanical systems and will develop advanced and smart control mechanism.

Technical

Position Responsibilities May Include:

• Develop firmware for consumer appliances and Smart Home devices - Air Handler, Furnace, Thermostat, Smart Home devices, wired and wireless sensors, IoT Edge devices
• Develop embedded C code based on complex flow chart, state diagram to control electromechanical system
• Develop firmware stack for RS-485 based communication
• Develop software architecture, Hardware Abstraction, and reusable software components
• Perform detailed bench and lab testing of firmware
• Analyze system requirements and translate them into firmware specifications
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure seamless integration of firmware and hardware components
• Debug and troubleshoot firmware issues using tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and debuggers

Other

• Interface well with other teams to perform root cause analysis and develop solutions to production problems.
• Coordinate with production engineering and maintenance teams to lead equipment repairs and projects.
• Perform additional projects/duties to support ongoing business needs.

Nature & Scope

• Applies practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience
• Encouraged to seek continuous improvements
• Performs a range of mostly straightforward assignments
• Works independently with general supervision
• Problems faced are difficult but not typically complex

Knowledge & Skills

Technical

• Programming Language for Embedded Systems (E.g. Embedded C or C++)
• Programming for microcontrollers (Microchip, Atmel, ST, Renesas or equivalent)
• Serial communication
• Modbus/RS232/I2C/CAN

Process

• Software Project Management and Lifecycle
• Familiarity with software testing and verification techniques
• Excellence in Microsoft office tools - including Advanced Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, MS Word, Automation via VBA, and Macro and SharePoint
• Shall posses excellent communication, ability to explain complex technical contents, desire to work in diverse, cross-functional team and work towards common objective
• Proven repeated experience with development and troubleshooting of firmware in embedded systems using C & C++.
• Familiarity with software testing and verification techniques
• Knowledge of software design patterns and best practices
• Experience with code review and quality assurance processes
• Ability to apply good judgement, strong work ethics and integrity on the job.

Experience

• 3-5 years of relevant experience

Education/Certification

• Bachelors in Engineering degree with a computer engineering focus required

People Management: No

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.

Reports To

• Manager, Software Engr.

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person's race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.