Firmware Development Engineer

Creative Solutions Services, LLC; Mequon (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Solutions Services, LLC in Mequon, Wisconsin, is seeking a firmware engineer to design and develop software for industrial components, safety devices and sensing products used in automation and PLC systems. You will implement CIP protocol support, develop unit and functional tests, and collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure seamless integration.

The role requires strong C++ skills, experience with ARM cores and embedded RTOS, plus Python scripting for automation and test support.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in C++ and firmware development.
• Experience with multi-core processors (ARM).
• Experience with CIP protocol implementation.
• Proficiency in Python for scripting and test support.
• Solid understanding of embedded systems, microcontrollers and RTOS.
• Experience writing and maintaining system/functional test cases.
• Familiarity with automated testing tools.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of functional safety and reliability compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop firmware for industrial components, safety devices and sensing products.
• Design and develop unit and functional tests for product code.
• Implement CIP protocol and related communications.
• Report and verify exceptions/bugs.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers for seamless integration.
• Optimize code for performance and safety compliance.
• Support debugging, root cause analysis and issue resolution during development and deployment.

Skills

C++ firmware

ARM cores

CIP protocol

Python scripting

Embedded RTOS

Unit/functional testing

Automated testing tools

Documentation

Functional safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering

Job description

Job Description & Skill Requirement:

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop firmware for industrial components, safety devices and sensing products (for PLCs, IO modules, Redundant modules, safety devices etc.)
• Design and develop unit testing, functional testing for product code
• Implement communication protocols, with a focus on CIP (Common Industrial Protocol).
• Exception/bug reporting and verification
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure seamless integration of firmware with automation products.
• Optimize code for performance, reliability, and safety compliance.
• Support debugging, root cause analysis, and issue resolution during development and deployment.

Required:

• Strong experience in C++ and firmware development.
• Experience in working with multi core processor (ARM or Client).
• Experience in industrial automation protocols like CIP protocol implementation.
• Proficiency in Python for scripting, automation, and test support.
• Solid understanding of embedded systems, microcontrollers, and real-time operating systems.
• Experience in writing and maintaining system and functional test cases.
• Familiarity with automated testing tools.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of functional safety and safety, reliability compliance checking in implementation.

Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering.