Firmware Engineer

DeKalb Health; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Process Technology seeks a Firmware Engineer with 5+ years of embedded firmware experience to design, develop, and maintain firmware for digitally controlled power supplies and power management systems.

You will work closely with hardware, systems, and test engineering teams to create robust code that ensures performance, reliability, and compliance with industry standards. onsite NYC (Queens) office; H1B sponsorship available.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical, Computer or Control Engineering with 3+ years in embedded firmware.
• Real-time embedded firmware development for power electronics or embedded systems.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and experience with DSP/SoCs used in power electronics.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement embedded firmware for power supply control and monitoring.
• Develop control algorithms for voltage regulation and power conversion.
• Interface with protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, PMBus, Modbus.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define MCU/processor specs.
• Perform firmware debugging, validation, and optimization with lab tools.
• Develop unit and system tests and ensure regulatory compliance (UL, IEC).
• Maintain documentation of firmware design and integration procedures.
• Participate in design reviews and architecture decisions.

Skills

Embedded firmware development

C/C++ for RTOS

Power electronics knowledge

Lab equipment usage

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Electrical/Computer/Control Engineering

Tools

IDEs

Version control (Git)

Debuggers & oscilloscopes

Job description

• Location 38809 Mentor Ave,Willoughby, OH, 44094,United States
• Base Pay $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 / Year
• Employee Type Exempt

About the Company

Process Technology is a global, US-based company focused on designing and manufacturing world-class thermal and power supply products. We are committed to creating quality products that are safe, precise, and clean for the industries we serve.

Role Responsibilities

We are seeking a skilled Firmware Engineer (5+ years of experience) to design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware for digitally controlled power supplies and power management systems. The ideal candidate will work closely with hardware, systems, and test engineering teams to develop robust and efficient code that ensures performance, reliability, and compliance with industry standards.

• Design and implement embedded firmware for power supply control, monitoring, and communication execute firmware and software release process, including the use of revision control systems.
• Develop control algorithms (e.g., voltage regulation, current limiting, PFC, etc.) for AC-DC and DC-DC power conversion.
• Interface with digital communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, PMBus, SMBus, GPIB, Ethernet, LXI, Modbus).
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define microcontroller/processor specifications and integrate firmware with schematics and layouts.
• Perform firmware debugging, validation, and optimization using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other lab equipment.
• Develop and execute unit and system-level tests to ensure firmware quality and regulatory compliance (UL, IEC, etc.).
• Maintain detailed documentation of firmware design, code, and system integration procedures.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to product definition and architecture decisions.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical, Computer or Control Engineering, or a related field, min 3+ years of experience in embedded firmware development for power electronics or embedded systems.
• Proficiency in C/C++ for real-time embedded systems.
• Experience with Control Engineering, DSPs, or SoCs used in power electronics (e.g., TI, STM, Microchip, NXP).
• Solid understanding of power supply topologies (buck, boost, flyback, LLC, etc.) power electronics conversion AC-AC, AC-DC, PWM signals, DSP interface, Digital and analog control loops.
• Familiarity with firmware development tools (compilers, debuggers, IDEs, version control).
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment for testing and debugging.
• Onsite position in NYC (Queens) office
• H1B visa sponsorship is available.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Knowledge of digital control techniques for power systems (PID, current-mode control, etc.).
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) or bare-metal programming.
• Familiarity with compliance standards for safety, EMI/EMC, and reliability. Experience with automated test systems or scripting (Python, MATLAB, etc.).

General Notices

Process Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all Team Members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

In accordance with federal law, we participate in the E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired Team Members. E-Verify is an internet-based system operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA).